Really cool looking 2 channel gear

[MichaelW]

For a long time, I was not concerned about the looks of the gear I bought, basically a lot of black boxes that did not look interesting. Hey, at least all the gear looked uniform. That was then and now I want a peice of audio gear that looks as good as it sounds.

So I thought it would be interesting to see what everyones thoughts on what you consider really cool or sexy looking audio gear.

I will start and I do admit that I have not heard any of the gear that I am about to mention. If I were to buy any of these peices they would have to sound as good as they look.



Model JJ 322 Amp



Unison Research Smart 845 Amp



Model JJ 253 Preamp



Oracle CD Turntable



Aura Turntable



Clearaudio Reference Master Turntable



Strykala DIY Turntable



Avantgarde Acoustic Trio Speakers

[Stoopalini]

Wow! Pretty cool looking gear. I especially like that Oracle CD Player -- VERY nice!
I wonder what the price tag reads on that thing?

So, your going to get one of each and give us a review, right? LOL

Thomas.

[MichaelW]

Wow! Pretty cool looking gear. I especially like that Oracle CD Player -- VERY nice! I wonder what the price tag reads on that thing?

You know what they say, if you have to ask... Okay since you asked, somewhere in the $9K range.

[Lexman]

If you get that Oracle, and get tired of it, you know where to find me, That's the coolest looking thing I think I have ever seen. Hell, I would build a room for that baby!

That thing is a work of art.

Lex





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[MRWILLL]

Lex...

Hurry up and build that room, I&#39;m on my way, LoL!!

Now those peices are what's called, "COMPONENTS"




STOP!!...LOOK!!...LISTEN!!
DVD...Hear it from the people who
mixed and mastered it "LEXICON".

[Lexman]

Haha Will! Yes, they are quite beautiful.

Lex





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[Paul McGowan]

do you guys have links that us poor folk can look at this fancy-dancy-equipment-that-we&#39;ll-never-be-able-to-afford-stuff??!! i&#39;m almost drooling here! .... someone finish the job.....

nevermind... pictures loaded this time.... last time there was not even a hint you had images on there..... sorry




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[Lexman]

In the &#34; high end&#39; category of the Guide, you will find a link with many MANY turntables on it. Michael knows the link, I am sure.

Lex





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[MichaelW]

Here is a link to the largest list of turntables, with pictures, that I have ever seen.

[Inscrutable]

Like the looks of the Samuel Johnson gear (though the shockwave intro on this link is pretty irritating!)
http://www.sjaudio.com/#




Tim
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." --- Goethe

[MichaelW]

Inscrutable,

Very nice looking gear. Usually solid state gear does not employ woodwork on the caseworks. It gives it a kind of an artistic and warm look. Good to see someone doing a departure from industrial looking gear. The prices also seem not too bad from what I have gathered.

[Inscrutable]

Michael,
Yeah, for some reason, most SS gear can be pretty sterile in comparison. This line has been getting pretty good reviews in the British mags.




Tim
"Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." --- Goethe

[Bing Fung]

Lex that Oracle is purported to be priced at 36,000 pounds/sterling, That makes it about $80k canadian :E




Bing

[Lexman]

OMG Bing! That is incredible! Definitely belongs in "The Xtreme".

Lex

[MichaelW]

Bing Fung,

You are a wee bit high on the price of the Oracle CD turntable. The transport lists for $8K CDN ($5400 US) not $80K CDN. The integrated CD player lists for 11.5K CDN ($7800 US). Still very pricey but beautiful looking none the less. When I saw you figures my eyes also popped out of there head :B

[Lexman]

Whew, you just barely saved me a heart attack there Michael, lol.

That sounds a lot more like it at 8K.

Lex





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[Bing Fung]

Ok, sorry, I may have made a mistake, for I read it in "What Hi-Fi" When I first seen it, I was floored as well, that is why I said "Purported".

I thought, well in this crazy industry where speaker cables can cost $5,000, sure, CD turntables can cost 80K....






Bing