If you had really read the N803 review in Stereophile, you would have noted that Sam had great results with the Musical Fidelity A300 amp.
My own experience with the A300 driving a pair of N804's suggests that the match is a good one, and that the A300 is much better than it's budget heritage suggests.
HOWEVER, I have run the N804 with Krell and various other amps as well. IF you can afford the better amps, DO IT! you will be rewarded. IF you have to skimp on the amp for now, I would suggest something in the realm of the A300 as the minimum benchmark.
I have heard the Nautilus series sound pretty poor in at least 2 circumstances, so, be warned, a poor amp/source/cable match will result in a screechy up front balance that will leave you wondering why you ever bought them.
My own experience with the A300 driving a pair of N804's suggests that the match is a good one, and that the A300 is much better than it's budget heritage suggests.
HOWEVER, I have run the N804 with Krell and various other amps as well. IF you can afford the better amps, DO IT! you will be rewarded. IF you have to skimp on the amp for now, I would suggest something in the realm of the A300 as the minimum benchmark.
I have heard the Nautilus series sound pretty poor in at least 2 circumstances, so, be warned, a poor amp/source/cable match will result in a screechy up front balance that will leave you wondering why you ever bought them.