@drysprocket : What makes the Kabuki better than the nautilus (in my opinion):
- better craftsmanship/materials
- better looking
- smaller (I like stubby tanks)
- no leaking/spitting what so ever
- better taste...but for me it's not twice as much, more like 20%, but it is better
- better service and warranty
- more range in the airflow (you can make it airier (?) than the nauti..if you want)
What is a bit more of a hassle:
- parts or very tigth...I sometimes need a tool to remove the base to refill
All in all it's worth the extra cost in my opinion