Most stylish CD player .

Wow that opens a can o' worms for a guy with no hopes of ever owning any of these.
first off the MBL 1622
http://mbl-usa.com/View.aspx/2138/mbl-1622
second the Oracle CD2000 MkII/
http://www.oracle-audio.com/?action=produit_show&id=7
third the Gold Note Stibbert
http://www.audiolimits.com/html/goldenote.html

I don't have a clue how they sound, but that wasn't the question. Just eye candy.

The Sonic Frontiers with the Iris top load opening was pretty sharp I thought and the Oracle for sure.

Cheers

The Oracle would be my top pick. Some of the older units had really cool lighting. I would like to have one just to look it. Real audio art.
Thanks Theo for providing link to some pictures.

I much prefer the the look of the Bel Canto CD2 to any of the above mentioned players.

All of the superfluous gew-gaws do nothing for me. Give me simple, clean lines and pure functionality please.

Shanling SCD-T200

Ancient Audio CDP http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1217717038.jpg
It looks even better in real life.

Pathos Endorphin (sp??) ... all Pathos gear is very stylish

B&O makes the best eye candy.

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The Oracle wins this contest hands down. Just an incredible looking machine.
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The Endorphin by Pathos. Futuristic baby.

Metronome Kalista. Doesn't sound bad either.

I will put the Jadis Jd-1 Pro Mk11 Light Wood on this short list

Original Rega Planet - classic...

Marantz SA-7. The quality of the casework draws me in before listening to it. Its impressive without being trendy or overly styled. I do not think there is a machine (especially for the price) that surpasses it for its attention to detail.

Well of course i will choose the CDP that i bought, i have to go with my wallet so here was my choice and i think i made a very good one, the Chord One.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mracoustat/page2/

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Whoa, those Chords look pretty sweet in your photos.
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Is there a CD player that rings your bell before you even hear it ?

No. But this is based to look for components were the designer buried the money in premium parts.
Some time ago I was invited to someone who has a very, very expensive System and it looks very, very elegant. I asked him where the Software is. He looks at me and said: "None, I never use it. I just bought it because I like the optics".

Resolution Audio Cantata

blech to Chord and Rega but to each his own :)

Gryphon Mikado Signature