New 2-channel rig...
krankwald
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Just finished re-doing my living room / listening room, and of course the next logical step was to build a good 2-channel system 
Took a drive up to my local audio shop today and walked out with an order on a Rogue Cronus integrated (Magnum upgrades) and a pair of Totem Mites. I had heard the Rogue on a previous visit, but not the Totems. I spent about 1.5 hours auditioning the Staff and Hawk models through the Rogue; loved the Hawks, but they were a bit $$$ given that I was already getting the integrated. What was surprising is I really couldn't stand the Staffs - they were too warm and bassy, and did not seem to have very good detail in the mids and highs. On a whim, I asked to hear a bookshelf model and he hooked up the Mites - instant smile. In some ways it was like the Hawk with obivious less dynamic range, but an amazing pinpoint soundstage. My previous speakers were Polk Rti A3's, which had a similar detail in the highs as well as great imaging. I've never heard the Lsi series.
Looking forward to tubes and Totem
Took a drive up to my local audio shop today and walked out with an order on a Rogue Cronus integrated (Magnum upgrades) and a pair of Totem Mites. I had heard the Rogue on a previous visit, but not the Totems. I spent about 1.5 hours auditioning the Staff and Hawk models through the Rogue; loved the Hawks, but they were a bit $$$ given that I was already getting the integrated. What was surprising is I really couldn't stand the Staffs - they were too warm and bassy, and did not seem to have very good detail in the mids and highs. On a whim, I asked to hear a bookshelf model and he hooked up the Mites - instant smile. In some ways it was like the Hawk with obivious less dynamic range, but an amazing pinpoint soundstage. My previous speakers were Polk Rti A3's, which had a similar detail in the highs as well as great imaging. I've never heard the Lsi series.Looking forward to tubes and Totem
2-Channel:
Pro-Ject Debut III
Oppo DV-980H
Rogue Cronus (Magnum)
Totem Mites
Pro-Ject Debut III
Oppo DV-980H
Rogue Cronus (Magnum)
Totem Mites
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I've never heard any Totems, but I've certainly read many great things about them. Post some pics after you get them up and running!THE MAN-CAVE 5.1 CHANNEL A/V RIG
Sony KDS-60A3000
a/d/s/ HT-400LCR (3)
a/d/s/ HT-300 (2)
Velodyne DLS-4000R (2)
Pioneer Elite VSX-55TXi
Pioneer Elite DV-47Ai
Sony BDP-S300
Sony SLV-779HF
DirecTV HD sat. receiver
MAN-CAVE 2-CHANNEL RIG (shares sources with a/v system)
Adcom GFA-5500
Bose 901 Series VI
NAD C-165BEE
Slim Devices Squeezebox Classic
TEAC CD-RW890
Technics SL-BD20D w/ Audio-Technica P34
Akai HX-A3X -
nice gear! I love my rogue amp.
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Congrats-Great Gear!Linn AV5140 fronts
Linn AV5120 Center
Linn AV5140 Rears
M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
Odyssey Mono-Blocs
SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D -
Thanks everyone! I'll try to get some pics posted once I get up and running. Ern Dog, glad to see a fellow Rogue user! They seem bullet-proof. The clincher for me was that the Rogue "factory" is only about a 2 hour drive from me here in PA. Can't beat that IMO...2-Channel:
Pro-Ject Debut III
Oppo DV-980H
Rogue Cronus (Magnum)
Totem Mites
