Hi
I'm new to HiFi audio, and would like to know what kinds of things to look for in a new amp for our new Totem Model-1 Signature (4ohm) speakers? Our current Onkyo amp (TX-SR876) sounds kind-of anemic compared to the demos we heard.
BTW, the sound room is about 12x15ft and our tastes lead more towards blues and male/female vocalists (Sinead, Paulo Nutini, Dido, Tracy Chapman, Lucinda Williams, etc)
Our plan is to build out a new HiFi system, one piece at at time, built around the Totem Model-1 Signatures. Our dealer did suggest that Arcam, Marantz and Anthem would be a good fit. I'm thinking of maybe an integrated amp that I can use with our AVR (using HT bypass). Music is far more important to us the AV. Our budget is about $2000CAN
Thanks and take care,
Shayne