Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!

I realize beauty is in the eye of the beholder but this one should ranks in top 10.

I always loved the MC275 and its predecessors but this new trend which has extended to MC830 is a bit of head scratcher.

Feel free to add your pick…no judgements!

lalitk12-09-2024 6:57pm

grislybutter Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,270 posts 12-21-2024 at 05:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @yakbob I agree, it's cool in its own weird way. But overall, the colors and the materials are just not a sophisticated look for me, more like a kids toy oven in a doll house.
devinplombier Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 250 posts 12-22-2024 at 12:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @yakbob +1 And yes, Braun under Dieter Rams set a highwater mark for audio gear design. I can't really think of another brand that came close.
cantorgale Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 157 posts 12-30-2024 at 12:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Anything by Chord! (I own DAVE and M Scaler.)
audphile1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,314 posts 12-30-2024 at 02:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Vivid audio… Reminds me of coneheads