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Preamps/amps that look great and''feel' great ???

We all like good sound, but at the prices that high-end audio command, we should expect good looks too.

One of my all-time favorite is the Sonic Frontiers (now discontinued) line of preamps - Line 1, 2 and 3. Good build quality with precision-machined knobs and overall finish that looks, and feels great to the touch.

What are Your favorites in this department ?
sonicbeauty
rcprince
3,074 posts
 
For looks, the Jadis line of equipment is beautiful audio jewelry, with sonics to match. As far as "feel" goes, I've always thought that the Herron line stage's volume control was the silkiest, smoothest one I'd ever used, with a close second to the Cello Audio Pallette.
blw
147 posts
 
Jeff Rowland stuff always looks great.
metralla
945 posts
 
I think the BAT equipment looks fantastic. The VK-50SE has a nicely machined volume knob, but I never use it because the remote control is just a delight. I love the way you can ramp the volume down to zero at a touch of the button, and bring it back to the previous setting by tapping it again. Great when there's a knock on the door or the phone rings.

I actually prefer the look of the 50SE to the 51SE.

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