Amp/Preamp/Integrated Amp for Totem Forest

[haimoc]

I am thinking to get Musical Fidelity A5 amp and preamp or Plinius 9200 Integrated amp, but I would like to have more idea before making any decision.

Thanks for your help.

[Mentally]

Did you hear these amp with these speakers? Have you heard other amps?

[haimoc]

Yes, I listened to the speakers with MF5 and Plinius at the dealer. I tend to lean toward the MF better than the Plinius.

I would like to know more available options.

Thanks.

[SKA.face]

Totems suck juice,I would try the Rega Pre/powers myself,wouldn't touch MF personally.I use my Totems with bel Canto,that will give you a good sound too.

[haimoc]

Thanks, SKA.face.

I will look into the Rega option as well. How do you like Bel Canto with Forest? Does the model eVo 2 has enough power to make the Forest sing?

[alexs2]

Originally Posted by haimoc

I am thinking to get Musical Fidelity A5 amp and preamp or Plinius 9200 Integrated amp, but I would like to have more idea before making any decision.

Thanks for your help.

Since you're in the US,have a look at the Krell KAV400i which is IMHO superior to the Plinius,as well as more powerful if I remember,and may well be cheaper over there too.

The 400i would give you the power and current delivery that these speakers require,and excellent sound quality.

[SKA.face]

Originally Posted by haimoc

Thanks, SKA.face.

I will look into the Rega option as well. How do you like Bel Canto with Forest? Does the model eVo 2 has enough power to make the Forest sing?

I actually use model1 sigs.Bel Canto have some new power amps out ICE,which are cheaper and smaller than the old range by some margin.Well worth trying.

[analogueaddict]

Hi,

Originally Posted by haimoc

I am thinking to get Musical Fidelity A5 amp and preamp or Plinius 9200 Integrated amp, but I would like to have more idea before making any decision.

Thanks for your help.

Given your locale there is an obvious choice, the new Bryston B100-SST. It's essentially a 3B power amp in one box with a BP-25 pre amp. It's lightning fast, has stunning build quality, great imaging, has enough current to drive a pair of Martin Logan electrostatics and is warrantied for 20 years. If your looking for a completely honest, high power, dependable amp then this is what you need to be looking at.

Best wishes,

Dave