Hmm, I've been using nothing but Kanthal A-1, but have some Kanthal A 30AWG, haven't tried the D though. Did you order your Sandvik Kanthal on Amazon? They don't list the length of wire you receive though...
I'd love to know the amount of length you get for the $20 as well if anyone knows
I'm trying to be really patient and not look at my tracking number for the Minis, but man do I want to play with them...