Finishes on the Von Schwiekert speakers.
Cables from almost all manufacturers are really nice looking these days (how else are you going to sell the same cable over and over again?).
Chasis on some of the Opera CDP's.
VPI Super Scoutmaster.
I understand that aesthetics do not make the equipment sound better but heck if it doesn't make me feel a little better about my purchase. Fit n' finish do make for an increase in implied value.
Cables from almost all manufacturers are really nice looking these days (how else are you going to sell the same cable over and over again?).
Chasis on some of the Opera CDP's.
VPI Super Scoutmaster.
I understand that aesthetics do not make the equipment sound better but heck if it doesn't make me feel a little better about my purchase. Fit n' finish do make for an increase in implied value.