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For the Audiophile with a taste for good design(looks)....a question.

What are your favorite audio components and speakers based on the way they look (looked).  Yes, I know that sound is what counts and that is my major influence, but I do enjoy well designed/good looking products.   I no longer do, but did have a collection of art deco radios, both table models and consoles.....and that was all about design rather than their audiophile qualities.  Thanks 

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Yamaha particularly their latest high end offerings.
Audio Note tube amps.
Luxman
Accuphase
Nagra
Pass labs
The no longer produced Mystere products.
For the money I think Schiit products have nice industrial design.Magico. I dig the “assemblage” nature of them. The pieces that make up the whole if that makes sense.
Focal Diablo Utopia.

I think Japanese designs are beautiful with some manufacturers going for a modern design with retro flair, while others go for ultra precise, simplistic designs. There’s a lot of nice looking stuff out there. I don’t buy for looks generally but looks were definitely part of my decision making with my Yamaha AS3000 integrated in silver. It’s a beautiful piece of equipment.

Merry Christmas everyone! Stay safe.


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