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Rivals for B&W 805 Signature in small rooms?
New Nautilus 805s does not have the new diamond tweeter.The 805 and 800 Signatures,also does not have the diamond tweeter.The new 800,801,802 and 803 Diamonds do have the new tweeter.I did say "not diamond tweeter as in the other diamond range"Tim... 
B&W Nuatilus
DarrylHistory teaches us that they are not that easy to invade.They may slap the Yanks harder and then the prices may go up !Blue BullSouth Africa 
levinson 30.5+31.5 how good?
I have 37 and 36s.The 31.5 and 30.5 are very serious stuff!Full circle would be the 31.5 and 30.6.Grab while you can as new machines are going to be multiformat.If it is used and at a good price-BUY!Good Luck and enjoy the journey. 
Which SS amps sound like a tube amp?
Try Hybrid amps.Tube pre and ss output.Had Valve Audio 802 and Predator.Now using Pathos Logos.See pathosacoustics.com 
Rivals for B&W 805 Signature in small rooms?
Look at new BW range launched this week.New Nautilus 805s.Looks like Nautilus 805 but with "inside " of Nautilus 805 Signature = sound of Signature at lesser price ?Not Diamond tweeter as in the other diamond range.But then would beat the 805 Sign... 
Mark Levinson transports
ML drawer can be quirky.Sometimes does not open or opens halfway only.Doesnt happen to often.Proceed CDD had the same problem,repaired by dealer for free.Despite of this still think ML a good buy used.To expensive new.Only 390s now available new.N... 
Mark Levinson transports
I use ML 37 / 36s combo(bought used,excellent value for money)Very Good CD player.Well balanced ,good weight,huge soundstage,detailed,easy to live with and neutral.I wont buy the 390s new,to expensive.Transport more important than DAC,Say 70/30 ro... 
B&W Nuatilus
UK launch was this week.Think on Tuesday. 
Blue Circle CS vs. Unison Unico
Have a look at the Pathos Hybrid amps>see their reviews.pathosacoustics.com 
should i do tube?
SbergerBad tubes-Crappy !Good tubes-Heaven ! Perhaps as simple as that.People in the know seem to like the OTL amps(like Spencer who responded above).Speaker matching critical with tubes.I like the Hybrid amps.Perhaps the best of both world's ?Cur... 
Merlin/Digital Amplification ?
To AllConclusion:From the lack of feedback on this question I conclude that the answer is a solid NO !! 
Mark Levinson CD Players.
PaulNow that is a very valid point !ThanksChris 
B&W Nuatilus
ArmanditoSorry,don't know the Dali's well,cannot give you a opinion.Perhaps someone else ? 
B&W Nuatilus
Boom!goes the value of the current Nautilus/Signature range.This is the reason I didn't buy the 805 Signature's.As far as I know now cheaper version of 805 Sign going to be available(looks more like the Naut 805)But don't take that as a fact as th... 
Mark Levinson 390S or Resolution Audio Opus 21
BudrewNo not the July test,but the November 2004 test by Christopher Breuning.So so Review.Check it out.Liked it more when using Meridian 508.20 dig out and felt that the AVI Lab series int outperformed the s30.The advantage of buying MLevinson us...