I'm in agreement here with the "trend" towards consolidation of stereo components. As spaces get smaller and it gets harder to get seriously good sound, big name manufacturers should consider something more than an all-in-one device and take on an all-in-one system. That way, high end audio can coexist with this new direction people are taking.
I'm still all in with the separates but at least we can keep the flame going. I couldn't find it but there's an Italian manufacturer that made a stereo unit with telescoping speakers that rise out and up from the sides of the unit when playing. It's more a art piece but they do sell them.
Audiophiles can have it all without the pretend angst and indignation.
All the best,
Nonoise
I'm still all in with the separates but at least we can keep the flame going. I couldn't find it but there's an Italian manufacturer that made a stereo unit with telescoping speakers that rise out and up from the sides of the unit when playing. It's more a art piece but they do sell them.
Audiophiles can have it all without the pretend angst and indignation.
All the best,
Nonoise