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  • Chucka
    Junior Member
    • Aug 2009
    • 28

    #1

    Rotel Amplifiers with Totem Forest Speakers

    I am considering a new HT system using Totem Forest Speaker for fronts and rears. Which multichannel amplifier would be the best to power these very inefficient speakers to see their best performance.

    Chucka
  • wkhanna
    Grumpy Old Super Moderator Emeritus
    • Jan 2006
    • 5674

    #2
    No center channel?

    All movies, no 2ch or multi-ch music?

    No budget?

    Hard question to answer.

    I normally recommend getting the best 2 ch amp you can afford for the front mains, and build from there.

    OTOH, those who concentrate on HT might suggest the best 3 ch amp you can afford for your front left, right & center, though I would never for speak others.

    As always, IMHO & YMMV
    Last edited by wkhanna; 22 October 2009, 10:44 Thursday.
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    • Chucka
      Junior Member
      • Aug 2009
      • 28

      #3
      Originally posted by wkhanna
      No center channel?

      All movies, no 2ch or multi-ch music?

      No budget?

      Hard question to answer.

      I normally recommend getting the best 2 ch amp you can afford for the front mains, and build from there.

      OTOH, those who concentrate on HT might suggest the best 3 ch amp you can afford for your front left, right & center, though I would never speak others.

      As always, IMHO & YMMV

      Yes there will be a center - a Totem Model-1 Signature Centers speaker.

      I am trying to decide between the Rotel RMB-1575 or some of the older Rotel A/B amplifiers, or possible other brands. I am trying to keeps cost down so I am considering purchase used from someone like AUDIOGON or someone local.

      Thanks,

      Chucka

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