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Speaker pairing for Naim Nait 5i

I’m currently running a Naim Nait 5i, Rega Planar 3 turntable with Mofi turntable preamp. Digital source is an Innuos Zen mk3 streamer running through NAD M51master series Dac. My speakers are B&W CM5’s. Looking at swapping out with a used bookshelf speaker in the $800-1200 range. I’m wondering if the Focal Aria 906’s or Totem Arros would be a good match?  Other suggestions appreciated.  

Thanks.
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jjss49
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the nait 5i is a rather lively sounding unit

suggest a slightly smoother warmer speaker than b&w focal or totem, all of which can be bright with solid state amplification

consider harbeth (i know 800-1200 is difficult, maybe an older model), older lower spendor kef sonus faber dynaudio... 
emil
200 posts
 
Naim and Neat go together like peanut butter and jelly

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa8f07-neat-acoustics-motives-sx2-full-range
headphonedreams
522 posts
 
Naim and Focal are basically the same company, they should work together. 

Other than that I would start looking at British speakers. 
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