We had a chance to listen to the iconic $100k/pair Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus speakers @AudioAdvice Live 2024 and learn about its 31 year history with Eric Mcbride.
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Who is Eric McBride?
01:31 - A quick history of the B&W Nautilus
02:25 - The Nautilus are QUAD amplified
03:28 - Genesis of the Nautilus design
04:38 - A very unique speaker
04:59 - Why did the Nautilus looks “snail-like”
05:34 - Why the pairing with Classé?
06:33 - A single cable for Nautilus connection
07:21 - What happens if you blow a tweeter or driver?
08:20 - Listening experience
08:37 - Demo info: Freya Ridings
09:07 - Demo info: Dominique Fils-Aimé
09:46 - How do the Nautilus and 801’s compare?
10:50 - Finish options
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