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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Showing 1 response by peeweekiwi

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!