Alternatives to Totem Arros?

[farflungstar]

Reflex, front ported for easier positioning, rear ported for more bass. What do you listen to? Are you looking for nuance, timbre or hard rock?

[Dynamics]

I'd agree try using different and copper only cables. The what hi fi review says the Arros have a weighter sound. Totem hawks are very good and I've heard these but I've heard they have a reputation of being hard to drive. If you want a heavier richer sound try brands like pmc, atc, and some spendor too. Depends on budget

[Intenso]

I'm afraid using alternative speaker cables is not viable as I have 11m runs and its too pricey.

I'm already using copper based ICs Audioquest Quartz which are smooth sounding.

My preference 1st and foremost is timbre, then dynamics and imaging...

[Dynamics]

Id go for stand mounters if I were you. Get more for your money.

[farflungstar]

Probably a good choice, especially if you like them close to the rear wall and timbre, staging is important would be Audio Note ANe - plain to look at but go down into the 30hz and bond with valves like a hand in glove. You just missed a pair on here at a bargain price.

[farflungstar]

You could ask if these are in fact sold...

http://theartofsound.net/forum/showthread.php?t=49311
FS Audionote E + stands

[Intenso]

Think I may just go back to ipod and buds this game is just too much!

So, I checked my bias on the output valves and all 4 were way below the suggested range.

I guess it may have been the 150 mile journey up the M4 last week!

Adjusted them back up and the whole thing has started singing again (slaps head).

In a way I wish I didn't listen so carefully as I seem to notice every little detail.

Anyway, at least no-one was harmed...

Thanks to everyone who tried.