Thats true Ravi, but in the really hifi world, Totem is a small player....a mere $12000. for the Shaman..chump change for the likes of JMlab Grande Utopia and the like. And hell if your going to spend a hundred g's on a pair of speakers you'll need $200,000 on electronics!

How about Sherwood Newcastle? I have looked at the 756 ($1000.cdn) and it seems really nice. I've read some great consumer reviews but info is hard to come by about the company and this receiver.