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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
sevi01
22 posts
 
I always enjoyed the look of Braun stereo equipment designed by Dieter Rams: https://www.economist.com/1843/2019/03/01/a-sound-system-that-speaks-for-itself
tom2015
100 posts
 
 Burmester makes the best looking gear in my eyes. Especially the 911Mk3 amp. Piece of art. 
sterejoe
7 posts
 
Millercarbon, that is the ugliest pile of stuff, I've ever seen in one place at one time. Ugly equipment, ugly rug, ugly wall paper, ugly chair... and a lava lamp? Gimmie a break! And you're not even embarrassed about showing it... I guess some people have no shame!
middlemass
917 posts
 
Merry Christmas!
arch2
308 posts
 
Yamaha particularly their latest high end offerings.
Audio Note tube amps.
Luxman
Accuphase
Nagra
Pass labs
The no longer produced Mystere products.
For the money I think Schiit products have nice industrial design.Magico. I dig the “assemblage” nature of them. The pieces that make up the whole if that makes sense.
Focal Diablo Utopia.

I think Japanese designs are beautiful with some manufacturers going for a modern design with retro flair, while others go for ultra precise, simplistic designs. There’s a lot of nice looking stuff out there. I don’t buy for looks generally but looks were definitely part of my decision making with my Yamaha AS3000 integrated in silver. It’s a beautiful piece of equipment.

Merry Christmas everyone! Stay safe.


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