Possible issue with my amp and speakers - looking for a new one

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manhattan01 -- Sun, 01/30/2011 - 02:56

Ok, it's not really an amp.  I have a pair of Totem Forests and I have them hooked up to a NAD L53 (which I despise).  I already know the NAD barely has enough to power the speakers - I'm looking for a new integrated amp (next part of my question).  Before I start looking though, I have a problem.  When low frequencies are pumped through the Totems, they 'sometimes' vibrate and distort the sound.  Mind you, I have the NAD cranked up in volume to be able to play music at a listen-able level.  Could the vibration be an issue with the NAD straining to keep up?
I'll likely look for an integrated amp - prefer to stay under $750 with shipping but with adequate power to drive my speakers.  Any suggestions would be most welcome.  
 
2 channel setup - I'll be using it for music mostly and I'll run the TV through them for so my wife can use the setup instead of the stock tv speakers.
 
Thanks!

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class a -- Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:06

       The Music Hall 35.2 should fill the bill for an intergrated. Music Direct has them on sale for $799. Also did you add lead shot or sand to the bases
        of your totems? That should fix your vibration problem. Good luck .

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