Integrated for B&W CM7s?

Hello,

My current system consists of B&W CM7s, a Rega P2 turntable, and lossless music streamed via iTunes and an Airport Express. At the moment this is all running through an Onkyo TX-SR804 AVR w/ the Airport Express connecting via toslink.

I'm looking for an integrated amp and a separate DAC to replace the Onkyo (unless I find a decent integrated with a DAC). Analog is important and I'll eventually upgrade to a P3. I have no plans to go back to a dedicated CD player and will continue to use the lossless iTunes solution for digital (may eventually move to a Mac Mini connected directly to a DAC).

An obvious choice for B&W is Rotel RA-1520. However, I'm also interested in either Naim Nait 5i or the Rega Mira 3. The challenge is finding a Rega dealer that also has B&W to try the CM7 -> Mira 3 combo. Anyone have opinions of the Naim or particularly the Mira 3 with B&W? I've listened to both with the Rega RS3/5 and various Totems, but never the B&Ws. I've also demoed the Rotel/CM7 combination but not in the same dealer - so comparisons are difficult. Any other combinations you'd suggest with the CM7s?

Room is 12 x 20 feet. I'd like to keep the integrated to < $1500 USD and another $500 - $1000 USD for a DAC. Music is quite varied with the focus being acoustic jazz.

Interesting little unit M.R. Seems to do a little of everything. Even has a tube stage in it?

Hello again.

I've recently had a chance to audition a Naim NAIT XS. I was extremely impressed with this integrated paired with both Totem Rainmakers and Hawks. Unfortunately, there is seemingly no where in a reasonable vacinity that carries both Naim and B&W to hear a demo of the NAIT paired with the CM7s.

Anyone have experience with the NAIT XS and CM7s (or other B&W's)? My only concern would be if the 60wpc is enough to power the 88dB spl CM7s.

Thanks.

Can you drop your credit card at the shop and take the Naim home for a test drive ? Or buy it with the agreement it can be returned within ? days if it doesn't work out for you ?

Personally I think the two companies (Naim and B&W) are in different camps, so I wouldn't think their products would naturally align, but you never know until you put them together. It might be just your cup of tea.