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Thread: Totem with NAD C272 |
    
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 991
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 09:02 pm: |
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What do you guys think of Totem driven by a NAD C272? I've read that the Staffs are easier to drive than the Arros.
You can probably tell where I'm going with this... |
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Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 1607
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 09:17 pm: |
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Is this for theater purposes or music David? |
Gold Member Username: Stu_pitt
Irvington,
New York
USA
Post Number: 2819
Registered: May-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 09:41 pm: |
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Powerful enough? Yes
A good match? No
I don't think they're a synergistic match. Totem makes excellent speakers, and the 272 is a very good amp. They're not a horrible match, but there's far better out there for either. A system should be better than the sum of its parts IMO. IMO a NAD/Totem combo is worse than the sum of its parts.
For what its worth, Totem isn't a fan of pairing up their speakers with NAD either. E-mail them and ask if its a good combo, and if not what would they suggest for similar money. Don't be surprised by their answer. A few posters have asked Totem this or a similar question.
On the other hand, your PowerPacs would make them sound phenominal. |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 992
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 09:42 pm: |
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100% music.
I'm thinking of upgrading the speakers in my dining area to Totem.
The speakers in there now are currently driven by a really old, beat up NAD 2150, but I have an extra 272 I could use.
What do you think? |
Gold Member Username: Nickelbut10
Post Number: 1608
Registered: Jun-07
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| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 09:57 pm: |
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for straight music I wouldn't pair the C272 up with the Totem's. Use the C272 for the theater purposes and throw the PowerPacs in the two channel system.
Also, make sure you have listened to the Totem line and like them. I think you probably already have. A lot of people love Totem, but a lot of people don't like them as well.
FWIW- My MA/Bryston/Rega combo is making Beautiful music in the new place *pics to come*. I believe the RS6's are better at music than theater, same as totem. Something to think about. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 6977
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 10:08 pm: |
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Totem and NAD...not so much...Totem and Bryston...now you're talkin'. |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 993
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 07:15 am: |
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From the research I did, I found that the Totem/NAD combo is not so good. My gut tells me this too, just wanted to get your guys opinion.
My Bryston monos are driving my MA's, so I don't want to break up that happy union. Looks like I'm in the market for a 3B or 4B... |
Platinum Member Username: Nuck
Post Number: 10326
Registered: Dec-04
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 07:44 am: |
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That seems more likely, Dave. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 6979
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 09:07 am: |
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Totam and Naim =  ! |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 994
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 09:13 am: |
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Hmmm... there is a Naim dealer here in Ottawa... |
Bronze Member Username: Lamcam
Orange County,
CA
USA
Post Number: 76
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 12:36 pm: |
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I have Naim and Sttafs, they are good! |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 995
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 12:44 pm: |
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Which Naim do you have loc? |
Bronze Member Username: Lamcam
Orange County,
CA
USA
Post Number: 78
Registered: Nov-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 04:48 pm: |
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I have 102/180/CD5i combo and very happy with them driving the Sttafs. |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 6980
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 06:28 pm: |
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Obviously I meant Totem + Naim = ...
After a long day I might type anything...you knew what I meant...right! |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 6981
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 06:29 pm: |
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Actually I think the Mira 3 would drive the Sttafs well...just a thought. |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 996
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 07:11 pm: |
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I knew what you meant, Art :-)
I haven't seen too many Miras on the used market. What are they going for? |
Gold Member Username: Artk
Albany,
Oregon
USA
Post Number: 6982
Registered: Feb-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 09:11 pm: |
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Just saw 2 in the last week...one went for around $950 and they are asking about $920 for the other. Holding their value well of late. |
Silver Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 997
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 09:14 pm: |
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Cool. That's within my price range. I'm looking at used Bryston 3Bs too. |
Silver Member Username: Pablo
Post Number: 124
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 02:07 pm: |
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David - I know manager at the StereoPlus in Ottawa. If you looking for something let me know. He will make you best deal that there is.
Pablo |
Gold Member Username: Dmitchell
Ottawa,
Ontario
Canada
Post Number: 1003
Registered: Feb-07
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 02:11 pm: |
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Hi Pablo, PM inbound... |
Silver Member Username: Pablo
Post Number: 125
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Wednesday, June 04, 2008 - 02:27 pm: |
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Also you can check other threds. I had similar issue running Arros with NAD 743. I've changed it to Arcam AVR350 (avr because I am using squeezebox as a source so I need good DAC), bi amped and they sound excellent!
Pablo |
