Most aesthetically pleasing amplifiers

[DonDish]

Yes, it is odd that Audio Research chose to mismatch the colors of the OLEDs in comparison to their VU meters lights (i.e. green vs. blue).
I wonder if they are configurable. In any case, the Audio Research frontplates are gorgeous as always.

I dont think founder Bill Johnsson worried so much about looks. I think it was more of a practical design.

 

[Gary_G]

Bandwidth Audio 288

 

[BentonF]

DMC-30SV
Epic build quality. Made by guys who worked with pioneers of silicon valley electronics in the 1960s.

 

[JiiPee]

I absolutely adore the look of DIMD PP-10.

If only the sound quality would be at the same level... but apparently, that's too much to hope for. Based on published info it appears to be fairly typical small tube amplifier with a rather high THD and high output impedance

 

[FrantzM]

My Elac Carinas need way more than this. Who knew buying bookshelves to save space meant I had to clear out a wall?

 

[Gorgonzola]

When I first saw it many years ago, I was pretty bowled over by the Luxman receiver series. I was never really tempted to buy one, (I was already into separates).

The series can standard with the wood (or wood-grained) cabinets. I loved the symmetric positioning of the tuning knob. The pics are of the Luxman R-1120:

 

[MaxBuck]

I have to admit I kind of like the looks of darTZeel and Dan D'Agostino stuff, though I'd never allow it in my system.

 

[Tabl10s]

Halcro Eclipse

 

[Tabl10s]

Halcro Eclipse

I can't imagine giving my child such a disgusting name(yes, the original company's founder was named... .. 'Halcro').

 

[Dialectic]

I like the appearance of FM Acoustics and glossy black Technical Brain amplifiers.

 

[Sal1950]

I can't imagine giving my child such a disgusting name(yes, the original company's founder was named... .. 'Halcro').

My name is Sue, How do you do?
Now your gonna die.
LOL

 

[Doodski]

YeeeeHaaaaW!!!

 

[Curvature]

The ones you can't see inside your active speakers.

 

[VMAT4]

This one is somewhat cute & easy on the wallet. Has anyone on ASR put one on of these to the test yet?

 

[Bleib]

This one is somewhat cute & easy on the wallet. Has anyone on ASR put one on of these to the test yet?

 

[DonDish]

This one is somewhat cute & easy on the wallet. Has anyone on ASR put one on of these to the test yet?

Analog VU´s is almost always a hit!

 

[DonDish]

When I first saw it many years ago, I was pretty bowled over by the Luxman receiver series. I was never really tempted to buy one, (I was already into separates).

The series can standard with the wood (or wood-grained) cabinets. I loved the symmetric positioning of the tuning knob. The pics are of the Luxman R-1120:

The wood here is palisander/rosewood. They should bring more wood into designs I think. With these old japanese devices its a nice balance and absolutely not overdone. This is "pale moon ebony" pew! My personal favourite. Price of this makes rosewood seem cheap This wood isnt CITES(threatened) listed like all species of rosewoods.

 

[Keith_W]

They should bring more wood into designs I think.

No they shouldn't! Wood on amps reminds me of this:

 

[DonDish]

I dont think founder Bill Johnsson worried so much about looks. I think it was more of a practical design.

Its practial and unpretentious, but still a design they kept and evolved for decades.

 

[VMAT4]

No they shouldn't! Wood on amps reminds me of this:

Can you dig it? Wooo!
My dad bought on of these in 1972.:

It was built on a truck frame with car drum brakes that had to be turned every six months for Pennsylvania inspection.