blaine

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Review: B & W Loudspeakers Nautilus 805 Monitor
It would be one dull world if we all liked the same things.:) 
Pre/Pro Advice: Rotel, B&K, Anthem
I second Prpixel's advise!!!!! 
Anthem AVM 20 vs AMV 30
I agree with Prpixel. I have have owned the AVM-20 for almost two years now. I would not sell this unit unless there was an emergency. The sound just keeps getting better and better over time....two channel analog direct/or digital and HT. I would... 
Best Bike to ride before a good listening session
Carbon Trek Y-11. Great Mountain bike with out feeling like you are riding a pogo stick. Pretty fast. I get alot of looks when riding. After a good hard ride I come home and listen and relax. Makes for a feel good day. 
Good carousel dvd or cd player in silver?
I have matched the AVM20 with the CD-1. The sound through Analog Direct is outstanding.Hope this helps,Blaine 
Upgrade to Nautilus 805 Signature?
Thanks for all the responses. Unfortunalty I do not have the opportunity to audition the 805 Signatures. I would love to audition the Wilson Arcs, but again I do not have any extreme high end dealers nearby. I do realize that the trade up would be... 
Stands to go with B&W Nautilius 805?
www.mapleshaderecords.com makes a great stand. You may also want to check the Sistrum Stand as well at www.audiopoints.com. (You will have to request pictures of their stands, the Sistrum Stands are not on the website yet). I just ordered the Mapl... 
Speaker Stands for Dunlavy SC-1A/V
Contact Pierre at Mapleshades he has some great recommendations in regards to speaker stand height. I just ordered a set of Mapleshade Rooted Buttress Stands for my setup (16" height). I can't wait to try them out. www.mapleshaderecords.com.