Does your amp/preamp/int amp have to look good?

I have bought equipment I thought was ugly, but when ugly equipment sounds good it starts looking better.

I'd rather pay more for better looking audio component if the sound quality is about the same as the "ugly" ones :)

here's my answer,I LOVE MY EICO HF-87,AND YES MY WAVELENGTH 300B'S,,,,

It should not but without waf it may not make it thru the door.

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If it sounds beautiful, it looks beautiful.

However, if two different units sound the same, I'll take the better looking one every time. That's why some audio mfgs offer custom finishes at a higher price for those audiophiles that want to look good too.

I remember when the Infinity Renaissance 90 speaker came out. The factory colors were black oak, blonde oak and golden oak. A piano black finish was available that doubled the price of the speaker. It was gorgeous. And of course they sold a few of the piano black model.
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