Unreal Reel to Reel 'Tourbillon' by custom art designer Metaxas of Metaxas and Sins

russter

... the gear in this line, designed by Kostas Metaxas, is insanely beautiful in both form and function ...

Of course beauty is in the the of the beholder. But I think this guy’s designs are fugly and, from what I can tell, design takes precedence over function, big time.

A child's mother.

There is something to be said for liking something every time you see/approach it, it helps you make a choice of essentially equally performing items.

Just knowing my vintage preamp’s performance is enough to get my endorphins going. IF you like this guy’s designs (anyone’s designs), and there is no compromise in performance, there you have it.

My speakers are nice, beautiful Rosewood veneer, but old fashioned wood boxes, nothing special about them except their sound, I am happy every time I glance at these ’boring boxes’ based on their known performance.

Choosing a ’new to me’ integrated, primarily to get remote volume control, I read reviews, did all I could do to ascertain performance, AND I like the look of my Cayin, both helped me decide to try it. Luckily it sounded as good as my prior mono-blocks that had no remote volume. I needed it so I could continue to use my vintage preamp with no remote features.

After years of no remote volume, or using my Chase Remote Line Controller, now, when I look at the Cayin, off, no music playing, knowing it has that feature is subtle enthusiasm.