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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 

whatjd
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russbutton
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I run custom made Linkwitz Orion loudspeakers.   The stock design is a kind of Danish Modern look and I live in a 100 year old Craftsman bungalow, so I had them custom made in a Mission style.  They look terrific and sound awesome.

https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/5659
dprazze
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I think the Naim Uniti Atom is a stunning piece of industrial design. Also happen to like the Naim Mu-so 2.
ggc
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Based On Looks -

Vinnie Rossi L2 Pre and Integrated 
Lampizator - Pacific
Bespoke Audio Company
Ypsilon Electronics -
Ayre Acoustics - R series
Kaiser Acoustics - External Cross Over 
Artisan Fidelity Plinths
Avantgarde Acoustics - Duo, Trio, Amp
Sonus Faber Amati Futura
Tidal HiFi - Contriva G2

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three_easy_payments
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@russbutton Nice job integrating your speakers and rack into your aesthetic. I had a 1928 Craftsman home about 20 years ago that I loved. Just had a certain coziness imbedded. Like audio gear it was eventually time for a flavor change and I’m now in a 1956 MCM home.
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maurice1937
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EAR Yoshino V12. A thing of beauty to look at. When visitors enquire about it I always introduce it as "my Mickey Mouse" amplifier
Of course there is nothing Mickey Mouse about it. It has been part of my set up for over six years and sounds magnificent. I will likely see my days out with this one
http://www.earyoshino.com/V12/

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