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Naim Nait 5i-2 for Totem Sttaf

I am close to going with the Nait 5i-2 for driving Totem Sttafs. The room is moderate size and the levels will be modest (apartment). Music is jazz, vocal and small classical. I am looking for feedback from people who have heard this combination. Creek 5350 is also a possibility, although I am drawn to the musicality of Naim. This system is in Geneva Switzerland, so the options are somewhat limited. Any comments on the Naim Sttaf combo?
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samac
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Danm66, would you go into more detail about the differences in the good sound from the Mites and the amazing sound from the 3's when used with the 5i. Thanks.
dawgfish
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Like many previous posters, I haven't heard the Nait 5i2 - Totem Sttaf combo, but my office system consists of a Nait 5i2 driving Totem model 1 signatures and it is very satisfying. I'd expect the "house sound" of Totem to carry over and give you a really fun listening experience.

Happy listening!
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dtc OP
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We went with the Naim for driving the Sttafs. The system is my sister-in-laws and she lives in Geneva, Switzerland, so I have not heard the system, except over the phone. She is very pleased with it. I need to get over there to listen to it. We shipped the Sttafs from Boston (on her flight home, as baggage) and got the Naim in Switzerland to get the 220 version. I am looking forward to hearing the final system.
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peeweekiwi
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I do some casual work for a local hi fi dealer who is thankfully a NAIM and Totem dealer.

I have worked through many combinations of NAIM gear with a range of Totem speakers, to get some running time up on the speakers.

At home , I have a NAIT 5i-2 , and I will be getting Dreamcatchers to go with it. If you have not heard Dreamcatchers in a small room environment, you need to give them a shot.

I have never, in 40 years, come across a combination that is just so capable. Amazing depth and spread of music. Almost compltely transparent. As I say, this is a small room ( long narrow study) combo. If I could fit the Arros or Sttafs, I'd look seriously at them, as I've used both with the 5i to great satisfaction.
Q: Why do you think there are so few second hand Totems around internationally? Are they that good that no one sells them.
BASS ; Yes, well there's half an octave missing from the Dreamcatchers, but I'll get by. Check out how much air moves through that rear port!
brianvportugal
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I'm thinking of a used Nait 5i-2 or XS what differences will I notice? Right now I have Minuets and Nad 326bee but I'm thinking of Harbeth P3ser or Totems. I have a small space 10x11 x8. Any guidance to a complicated question? I have Primaluna and Spica Angelus in my living room with a CEC and really like that heard exposure 2010s compared to Primaluna and liked the Primaluna better.
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