Part 1 Unpacking

[Aldo]

Some pictures!

[norpus]

wow, nice!

[Kobus]

More please,

What is in the box/case in the bottom of the first picture.

Kobus

[Aldo]

More please,

What is in the box/case in the bottom of the first picture.

Kobus

Well does boxes are already empty but there was the Classe SACD 2

[Aldo]

Setup part 1

More pictures!
Remember that they are not setup right jet, specialy the furniture is not where it is supposed to be, now it's just too tight!

[Aldo]

Setup Part 2

More...

[scanido]

Your insane dude!!! (in a good way of course) keep 'em coming!!!

[Kobus]

Great use of your 5d.

Kobus

[Aldo]

Great use of your 5d.

Kobus

How do you know it is a 5D?

[BasementJax]

Aldo,

There's nothing to say about your setup that hasn't already been said. ...amazing! Just curious, sorry if you've posted before. What are your room dimensions?

[Aldo]

Aldo,

There's nothing to say about your setup that hasn't already been said. ...amazing! Just curious, sorry if you've posted before. What are your room dimensions?

I do not know in feet but it is 6mts X 12mts and 3,2mts height.
YES I KNOW I need a new home! I'm working on that!

[Joey_V]

It looks so surreal... like I'm seeing it, but I just cant believe it. This is the first time I have seen a Nautilus in someone's home, not at a dealership or a show.

Looks absolutely mind-blowing!

As stunned as I am, I dont want to hear it, because I want to keep the mystique alive! Kinda like a car... once you own an M3, it becomes blase.... and if you own a Lambo, I'm guessing it might lose some of its mystiqueness.

Dont mind me, I'm just rambling.....

I look forward to more pics (MORE MORE!!!!) and impressions!!!

Sorry for my sheer joy. I get excited over these things.

Joey

[Kobus]

How do you know it is a 5D?

It is a program called Opanda Exif. You right click on any image and it dispays all the details, like this.
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[Image]
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS 5D
Orientation = top/left
Software = Adobe Photoshop CS2 Macintosh
Date Time = 2007-02-15 10:55:25

[Camera]
Exposure Time = 1/125"
F Number = F2.8
Exposure Program = Shutter priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 100
Exif Version = Version 2.21
Date Time Original = 2007-02-14 22:42:24
Date Time Digitized = 2007-02-14 22:42:24
Shutter Speed Value = 7 TV
Aperture Value = 3 AV
Exposure Bias Value = ±0EV
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 100mm
User Comment =
Flashpix Version = Version 1.0
Color Space = sRGB
Exif Image Width = 655
Exif Image Height = 437
Custom Rendered = Normal process
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Manual white balance
Scene Capture Type = Normal

[Thumbnail]
Thumbnail = 160 x 107

[Aldo]

It is a program called Opanda Exif. You right click on any image and it dispays all the details, like this.
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[Image]
Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS 5D
Orientation = top/left

Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Manual white balance
Scene Capture Type = Normal

[Thumbnail]
Thumbnail = 160 x 107

You spy! ;x(

[EastCoaster]

Some pictures!

I am so green with envy I look like Kermit the Frog! :B

[ejuanpiman]

beautiful thats all i can say love your setup!

[chinets]

I Guess Escargot for Dinner !!

WOW !! ALDO ;x( I Guess Escargot for Dinner? :T I am impressed :E Keep those pictures flowing M8 !! :T
Mexico or Siberia, I comming over Dude !! Expect me at your door with a bottle of Crystal Champagne and a 10 hour of Auditioning those Wicked Snails M8 !! :W
Congrats and Enjoy !!

[Aldo]

Thank you very much you all!

[ShadowZA]

... Expect me at your door with a bottle of Crystal Champagne and a 10 hour of Auditioning those Wicked Snails ...

Aldo, thank you for giving us some pics as you unwrap your beautiful system. Chinets & I will be along & we'll bring Christina (Aguilera). Of course, Christina will have to remain tight lipped as we enjoy your beautiful Nautilus sound. ;x( :drool: :T :T :T

Le Magnifique!

[chinets]

And ShadowZa is obviously right!! :T Christina would have to be tight lipped ,cause Aldo, Christina and I speak Spanish and The Snails will disturb our dear friend ShadowZa ,while we try to Sssss -Nail Christina or the Nautilus !! :rofl:
ShadowZa, we have two electronic tickets to Mexico at Aldo's waiting for us, sponsored by Aguilera Visit tours to Snail shows!! 8)
See you there ShadowZa ,and thanks for NOT forgetting me. You are a great M8!! A true friend!! :T
Snails R us !!! :E
Cheers!!

[Race Car Driver]

Looks great! But I must ask... is all that REALLY needed? :lol:

4 subs, 4 802s and 2 Nautilus' all so close together.....


However, if I could, I would!

[ejuanpiman]

Well i called my dealer today to ask to see if they currently have any pair of nautilus and they said that these have been discontinued, is this true?

[Aldo]

Well i called my dealer today to ask to see if they currently have any pair of nautilus and they said that these have been discontinued, is this true?

NO, you can check that on their webpage, there are no plans for that, but if they do discontinued the Nautilus, I'll be very happy because they only made 300pairs so far and that would make them an special, collectible item!

[Aldo]

Looks great! But I must ask... is all that REALLY needed? :lol:

4 subs, 4 802s and 2 Nautilus' all so close together.....


However, if I could, I would!

Do you really need 5,1 speakers.... If you ask my wife the answer would be.....

[RebelMan]

Aldo, I can only second, third, forth, fifth... (you get the picture) what others have already said. The system you are building is nothing short of AMAZING. I didn't think it would be possible to appreciate another pair of speakers as much as I do the 800D that I own but looking at those Nautilus flank your room makes me wonder.

I can't help but lust over the sheer magnitude of engineering prowess that B&W put into their development and coupling that power with the grace and beauty of their skins. You indeed have reached a new pinnacle in high performance audio. Splendid work my friend!

P.S. The Classe' gear looks to be a perfect match visually speaking. Looking forward to your impressions of how they sound with your Nautilus.

[Aldo]

Aldo, I can only second, third, forth, fifth... (you get the picture) what others have already said.

P.S. The Classe' gear looks to be a perfect match visually speaking. Looking forward to your impressions of how they sound with your Nautilus.

Thanks Rebel!

I know that my system need alot of work, specially on room treatment and space (size), I will soon move to another "bigger" apartment so I don't want to spend money on this one.
But I will do my best to give you all a good review on their sound considering my foulty room!

[nick.h]

Fantastic system, so what DVD's and CD's do you use to demo the equipment?

[Aldo]

Fantastic system, so what DVD's and CD's do you use to demo the equipment?

-Best of Pink Floyd, Whish you where here CD Stereo

-The Flaming Lips- Yoshimi Battles The Pink Robots DVD-A multichanel WOW! WOW! best multichanel ever!

-Pierre Boulez - Handel: Water Music/ Royal Fireworks Music SACD Stereo track 12

-Peter Gabriel UP SACD multichanel

-Roger Waters Amused to Death CD, This one sound like a sorround just in stereo GREAT recording, when a tiger roars on track 3 you turn your head back because it sound like it is near your back!

-Phil Collins Both sides CD

-Johnny Cash American V, The best phantom center image!

And many others but these are some of my favorites!

[DSGCobra]

outstanding!!! I too have never seen those out side of a dealer show room. If I walked into someones house and saw that set up I would probably never leave.

[jlr_1304]

Some questions :

1- i dont see any room treatment. Is it on the to do list ?

2- The rears 802D as so close to your seating. Are they really in use ?

3- It must be difficult to tame all the bass that it probably comming out of this system. How do you do it ?

[tboooe]

its official...i love you aldo! will you marry me?????

[sikoniko]

can we have a picture from you sitting on your couch looking at the front of your room? I think I'd like to use that for my background...

thanks,
dan

[JohnAng]

absolutely amazing.
This is a setup to die for, most of use could only dream about it.
Well done, looking forward to more piccies and reading your findings on how it all sounds

[ChrisssB]

its official...i love you aldo! will you marry me?????

hehehehe I wanna marry aldo 2! Then it'll be an epic divorce battle on who keeps the nautilus :rofl:

[Joey_V]

Forget all of you!

Aldo is mine! Marry me?

[audioqueso]

Shameless self-promotion, Aldo.

lol.... congratulations though. That is an amazing system. I hope it was all paid for in cash. I would be embarrassed to have a $100k loan for a stereo. :B

[PavelL]

I can almost hear M. Jackson & McCartney sing "Aldo's mine...mine mine mine... yes, Aldo said it, you keep dreamin'..." :lol:

[Aldo]

Some questions :

1- i dont see any room treatment. Is it on the to do list ?

2- The rears 802D as so close to your seating. Are they really in use ?

3- It must be difficult to tame all the bass that it probably comming out of this system. How do you do it ?

1.- In the URGENT do list.
2.- They are close, but I get them closer for the picture!
3.- If someone have a 7,1 system all with 802D, do you think he or she is worry about having 15 bass drivers, 7 misd and 7 tweeters?

Instead of having one sub set at 2 o'clock volume if you put 2 or 3 or even 4 set at 9 o'clock you get a well distributed, less cancelated (If you place them right) bass than with just one.
That's why more and more processors are getting extra sub outputs!

The two front subs are for stereo, and the back ones are for LFE.

[Aldo]

Shameless self-promotion, Aldo.

lol.... congratulations though. That is an amazing system. I hope it was all paid for in cash. I would be embarrassed to have a $100k loan for a stereo. :B

Hi audioqueso!
I wish I had to pay them cash, I had to pay 80% 3 months ago!

[PavelL]

Aldo, how'bout B&W recommended 500W min amp for the LF section of the Nautili? You've chosen a pair of stereo 200W/channel Classe amps...

[Aldo]

Aldo, how'bout B&W recommended 500W min amp for the LF section of the Nautili? You've chosen a pair of stereo 200W/channel Classe amps...

You are right!
But there are a lot of contradiction in these:

1.- ALL amps must be identical.
2.- The Manual said: Each amplifier (channel) should be capable of delivering at least 30V RMS into 6 ohms for realistic levels of reproduction. Most amplifiers capable of delivering 100 watts into 6 ohms should be suitable.
3.- The only way to do these is getting 8 CAM400, where could I park 8 of that one?
4.- There are another complications, if I want to put just 400watts to the bass and 200 to the other drivers.
-The amps have to be close to the speaker becuase of the suplied seaker
cable.
-Se the drawings!

[PavelL]

Hmmm go figure it out but I think ALL your amps' GAIN should be identical.. How come the supplied cable is too short?!?!? Are you sure you did everything right?

[Aldo]

Hmmm go figure it out but I think ALL your amps' GAIN should be identical.. How come the supplied cable is too short?!?!? Are you sure you did everything right?

The Nautilus came with a 3mt sylver coted cable that is not detachable from the speaker.
Almost every speaker is about 2,6 mts from each other and the speaker cables does not reach the amps on the other side.
All cables for all drivers on each speaker are in the same jacket with a 1mt left for the amp hook!

The only way I could think of is to buy 4 monoblocks for the BASS drivers and the Mid drivers, and keep 2 CA 2200 for the upper mid and tweeters!
My dealer offered me to change 2 CA2200 to 2 CAM400 if I also bought another 2 CAM400.
But I will need aprox another 10K
I will audition the speakers this weekend and determine if I need those extra watts!

[scanido]

Shameless self-promotion, Aldo.

lol.... congratulations though. That is an amazing system. I hope it was all paid for in cash. I would be embarrassed to have a $100k loan for a stereo. :B

Are those speakers really 100K?!? :E

Aldo, your the man

[Aldo]

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
List price is 40k!