tablejockey & surfmuz: I believe every MAC amp and, possibly, every MAC product allows one to shut off the VU meters and/or blue lights, if desired.
dayglow & m_j_s: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. You know what they say about opinions, don't you? They're like a@#@#@#s. Everybody's got one.
As an owner of a MAC amp, I love the look, the sound and the VU meters, which are not only for show.