What is your most beautiful component?

Hi tok20000

For me, it’s the one that sounds the best!

Scot

Lansche 4.1 speaker with beautiful finish.

It also has purple eye( plasma tweeter).

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pw/ACtC-3fH2fqCFwuCTO29sG8ZIyQWKdAnwApc802tYjU_7FR-LuSXlpzuU4YNR_e...

The above link is 3 years old photo of the speaker.

Since then amplifier and Dac had been upgraded but not Lansche.

Thomas

In my current lineup of components in the system, I would say that the nicest looking thing is my Naim ND 555 server or my Basis Debut turntable.  I have two Isotek power conditioners that are made of aluminum that have a decent appearance too.

But, if one appreciates funky, industrial looking gear, my custom-built linestage would take pride of place.  It is built on a re-cycled chassis with a very large front faceplate (something out of the 1940-50s) with large Davin control knobs for balance control.

rodge827,

I love the sound of Charney Companion speakers.  I also think they look pretty good and are reasonably compact and light (not often the case with very high efficiency speakers).  Although they are not inexpensive, they are nonetheless a ridiculous bargain for what they deliver.

Which driver did you select for your Companion.

Line Magnetic 219ia

My Charney Audio Companion horns a work of art that deliver exceptional engaging sound!

I have a 2 box Raysonic 228 cd player;silver, carved from billet aluminum, balanced 4 tube output, top loading that sounded amazing. I say sounded" because it needs a new laser and possibly some work on the mother board. If I had the room I would display it as art. Alas, I don't have the skills. It's been in a boxed up for years. If anyone knows anyone, it's FS on AA and USAudiomart

These were my stunning 50w triode p/p monoblocks. Sold them.

My Martin Logan Motion 40 Speakers!

And now that I got a new TT, 2nd runner up: Mofi Studiodeck.

That would be my recently modded Museatex Meitner monoblock amps.

https://www.ukaudiomart.com/details/649273320-meitner-mtr101-monoblock-amps-rare-msrp-3400/images/12...

Hmmmm.... well it would probably be my Melody amphttps://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367#&gid=1&pid=3But my table is a close secondhttps://systems.audiogon.com/systems/8367#&gid=1&pid=15nah who am I kidding. Its the amp.

My old ass Pioneer PD-65 transport.  Although it has been long retired, that is one good looking piece of gear. 

When I first started the hobby and thought Monster Cable was the end all of cable and power products, I must admit that the Signature Series HTS5100 won. You have to love the blue lights!

I strongly believe looks are just as important as sound. I now have my UDP-LX500 on a Butcher Block Acoustics stand and I love it more everyday. My Furman power conditioner would take second place.

My Revel Studio2’s

My Arc Ref 6. Runner up is my B&W 800 matrix. Or maybe the other way around. Lol. 

My Thiel CS 3.7s.

I’m pretty partial to my Audible Illusions L3B preamp, both inside and out. Sounds pretty good too‼️👨‍⚕️

If other than in my audio system, I just bought a kitchen faucet aerator with built in LEDs that changes color to reflect the water temperature. Pretty...... My wife does not like it though because the water pressure results in a splashed and messy sink.

My PBN Montana XP speakers are pretty nice but I think my Raysonic CD-128 is the nicest-looking component I have - especially at night.

My favorite component is a turntable Peter at PBN audio made for me recently.

http://s26.postimg.org/3ppr8rxq1/photo_1.jpg

I do like the solid wood (not veneer) bases on Emotive Audio gear. My Epifania linestage also has the tiger maple wood base and it is quite nice looking.

My Emotive Audio Vita amplifiers with tiger maple bases. Picture is on my system page.

The Parasound Halo A21. Most of my stuff is black and the result of too much logic, left brained thinking and not enough passion! Not so the A21, and although I'm sure there are prettier girls at the ball, Parasound really did a nice job with the big Halo models.

though it doesn't work, and i refuse to sell it or get rid of it simply on its merit of looks: pioneer elite pd-65.

What's wrong with Lady Gaga cuing up? Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder I suppose. Me? I sometimes like a little edginess and that girl fits the bill, so there!

I have a very simple three component system: Zu Def 4s and Ancient Audio CDP and SET. All three are beautiful. Their physical appearance was a consideration when I selected each of them. Given the current number of high quality audio products, there is no reason to exclude looks when making a purchase. Everything must be designed; no component looks the way it does by chance. Why not include aesthetics into the design of a product?

Nakamichi 700, Technics 1500, Sony XDR-F1HD Tuner, Nakamichi RX505 and Marantz SA 8001

I'm a sucker for vintage so I'll say my Technics R2R and my McIntosh 78 tuner.

My wife first... then my old VAC 30/30 a distant second.

Watching the stylus on my Grado ride the groove of a record reminds me of a beautiful redhead maneuvering a pair of stiletto heels in the rain...

...stretching it a bit?...

For me...SVS PB13 Ultra subwoofer in piano black. Very elegant.

I don't own it, but the Metronome CD Transport is the best looking component I have ever seen!!

The Studer A820 Reel-to-Reel Recorder.

I'd say it's a toss up between my Vienna Acoustics speakers and my JL Audio fathom f112 sub.

Speakers: Sonus Faber Guarneri Homage (original ones in Walnut).

Amp: My Art Audio Symphony II. At night with 300b mesh plates and the 2 small blue crystals reflecting on the stainless steel (looks like chrome) chassis.

My custom two inch thick, 200lb. Pommelle Sapele-finshed custom built enclosures, housing updated Tannoy HDP 315's, with custom-designed/built crossovers.

Dan

my chaliceaudio.com 'grail' SET amps...

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Infinty Kappa 9 speakers in honey oak

Infinity Renaissance 90 speakers in blonde oak
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My Audio Research, Bel Canto and Dynaudio stuff is very nice looking for audio gear. Even the Carver stuff though build quality is technically lesser. But I would not go so far as to call any audio gear beautiful, with the one exception I noted in my post above.

I had a Norwegian beauty, a Tandberg tr2080 receiver for years. Maybe..... Tandberg gear is visually one of my favorites in general and also great performers, but most of it is getting up in years these days.

Audio Resea...just kidding.

None of my components are particularly attractive visually, all pretty plain looking stuff.

MAGICO MINI 2

Scott 350 tuner. Love the gold face, large tuning dial, lights, meter and warm tube glow.

Mapman

:)

Thanks Podeschi.

My ears may be aging but luckily I think my eyes still work pretty well!

Great post, Mapman!