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Hawaii
All,Thanks much and appreciate the info.Dario 
VPI mechanical anti-skate devise
Mike,I have not installed mine and not recommended by VPI. MF DVD shows how to set up the A/S device.Dario 
McIntosh MCD 201 vs. other good $4K SACD Players
I have not heard the 201 and I can't comment on it. but I can recommend you the Sony SCD1 or the latest XA9000es. I have own both (I now have the XA9000es, class A on stereophile mag).these are quality SACD players, built like a tank and sounded g... 
B & W 802 Nautilus and Monoblocks
Mcintosh MC501. 
Amp for Nautilus 801
Ali,Mcintosh MC 501 
Amp for B&W 802N
MCintosh MC 501 
what is the best amp for B&W 802N
Mcintosh MC501. Best match with my B&W 802N. I went from Classe CAM350 MB to Cary Audio V12 MB. Happy and very much satisfied with MC501. 
Cary V12 Monoblock with Revel Studio
I have the V12i running my B&W N802 and it sounded great. As you know, B&W Nautilus Speakers are power hungry. Just like you, I used to have Classe CAM350 with it. after A/B both amps, I went with V12. No regret. 
Upgrade path from a B&W N805.
Buy the N803 and sell or use your Velodyne HGS-12 for home theater. just like audiobugged said wait until somebody sells his/her 803 here on AG. 
Sony SACD Owners: Anyone Use a DAC for Redbook?
SCD1 with Kora hermes tube DAC... Huge soundstage and analog like sounding. love it!!!! 
Best used dac under $2000
KORA HERMES IS WHAT YOUR LOOKING FOR... SOUNDS PHENOMENAL 
Best SS AMP for B&W nautilus 802
I used to have classe 350 mate with my 802 until I listened to Cary v12 mono. I end up selling my classe and bought the Cary. Big improvement! more highs, mids and base. well satisfied. 
B&W N.802 on 7" Sound Anchor speaker stands.
I have the exact set up. It sounds great.