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Posted by NGeorge (A) on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

I nominate the Jeff Rowland Continuum 250/500 - simply gorgeous!

But the sound, hmmm, that's another matter.

So who else got an equally good looking amp and sound great?

Edits: 10/22/09

• RE: The Sexy Italian Look Of A Pathos: - Vinylly 16:24:44 11/02/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  My Pathos Classic II.
  

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• Its gotta have dovetails man.. - Craiger56 19:32:53 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  Maybe someday the guys at Antique Roadshow will be flipping over this future family heirloom.
  
  Have fun.

  • http://www.justblair.co.uk/dave-ewings-300b-integrated-stere   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• Kenwood and Sansui models from the mid to late 1970s--gorgeous! (nt) - Alex F. 11:23:10 10/26/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

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  • Those golden Marantz Receivers..of the 70s.. - Bill the K 20:57:40 10/27/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Kenwood and Sansui models from the mid to late 1970s--gorgeous! (nt) posted by Alex F. on October 26, 2009 at 11:23:10

    with the symmetrically placed knobs.Good sounding too.
    

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• Oldie but very goodie. - Hepcat 09:06:40 10/26/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  

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  * I'm like a one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store *
  
  
  

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• GamuT DI-150... nt - storelli 18:58:47 10/25/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  nt
  

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - amioutaline? 03:45:25 10/25/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  
  
  Oh, sorry, thought you asked for best-sounding ;-)

  • Tubelab Simple SE   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• I still like the Stingray - Bill Way 12:30:47 10/24/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  Sounds good, too. And if you like McIntosh-like lights everywhere, the newer version with the ipod dock has 'em.
  
  WW
  
  
  There is NO substitute for the live performance.
  

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - tube524 10:56:05 10/24/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  
  
  

  
  Here is one
  

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  • RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - henrybasstardo 13:57:42 10/24/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by tube524 on October 24, 2009 at 10:56:05

    Get's my vote. Wow
    Thanks for sharing
    
    
    

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• Since everyone seems to have an opinion on "eye appeal"... - Dman 06:17:45 10/24/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  
  
  

  
  Thought I'd chime in on what I find esthetically pleasing- the Cyrus stuff- ESPECIALLY the Cyrus II with the PSX power supply.
  
  Just my take on beauty. Now its all over- ARC and custom built gear...
  
  "We ask our artists to be true. Actually, we demand that our artists be true. When poets, storytellers, & singers lie to us for money, our culture is diseased & in decline."
  -Robert Fripp
  
  

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - Cabiner 04:29:31 10/24/09 (1)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  The new Magnum Dynalabs, especially if you combine the thicker faceplate of the 309 with its indented knobs with the views of the 209.
  
  Bob
  

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  • New Magnum Dynalabs - cabiner 13:15:55 10/24/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by Cabiner on October 24, 2009 at 04:29:31

    The new Magnum Dynalabs, especially if you combine the thicker faceplate of the 309 with its indented knobs with the views of the 209.
    
    Bob
    

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• brinkmann - lemures 20:32:28 10/23/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  http://www.brinkmann-audio.com/bild.php?integrated.jpg
  

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - mjalmirall@gmail.com 19:22:33 10/23/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  My nod would go to the Shindo Apetite. Mouthwatering.

  • http://pitchperfectaudio.wordpress.com/2009/05/27/birth-of-t   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• Easy - Leben - Shane from AUS 15:33:08 10/23/09 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  

  absolutely beautiful in such a retro way
  

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  • Even better in person - Vik 20:07:40 10/24/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Easy - Leben posted by Shane from AUS on October 23, 2009 at 15:33:08

    They really hit it out of the park with this piece. The tactile feel alone is worth the price of admission. The sonics are superb as well.
    

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  • Agreed - mbnx01 20:14:17 10/23/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Easy - Leben posted by Shane from AUS on October 23, 2009 at 15:33:08

    That is really nice.
    

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  • That is beautiful. nt - Prisoners 16:23:39 10/23/09 (0)
    In Reply to: RE: Easy - Leben posted by Shane from AUS on October 23, 2009 at 15:33:08

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    Baba-Booey to you all!
    
    

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - Larry I 09:49:48 10/23/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  These actually look better "in the flesh."

  • http://www.vitusaudio.com/electronic-products/ss-101-int-amp   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - audio39 06:01:48 10/23/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  Best looking integrated...that's easy, the McIntosh MA-7000.
  
  The best sounding integrated....that's easy too, the McIntosh MA-7000.
  
  I don't own one of these big beasts but I did have the chance to spend a few days with one, and to say I enjoyed it would be an understatement.
  
  Rick.
  

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• Go vintage - Uncle Mike 05:49:41 10/23/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  
  
  

  
  Nice Deco design is kinda timeless, don't you think?
  

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• If you like a minimalist look... - R Browne 20:49:11 10/22/09 (2)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  
  
  

  
  ...the 47 Labs Shigaraki 4717 might do it for you. Sounds good too.
  

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  • Looks like a single-slice - Jim Austin 04:25:53 10/23/09 (1)
    In Reply to: RE: If you like a minimalist look... posted by R Browne on October 22, 2009 at 20:49:11

    toaster. With a big power supply. ;-)
    

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    • Exactly what I was thinking! -nt - AbeCollins 16:18:14 10/25/09 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Looks like a single-slice posted by Jim Austin on October 23, 2009 at 04:25:53

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - DKL 20:48:24 10/22/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...but I loved my two BAT VK-300x-SE integrated amps, especially the one with the all black faceplate...only sold because I needed a tape loop for my Merlins...ergonomics/display was also first rate...
  
  

  
  
  

  
  

  
  
  

  
  
  

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - Sunya 17:40:25 10/22/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  Accustic Arts POWER 1-Mk2
  Burmester models
  Symphonic Line models in the Aranya finish
  
  

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - POGO 16:52:38 10/22/09 (0)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  NAD M3
  

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• Pathos Classic I - dtc 14:38:28 10/22/09 (4)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  Beautiful design and great sound.

  • http://www.musicalsurroundings.com/pathos/classicone.html   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • RE: Pathos Classic I - vital ital 02:15:21 10/23/09 (3)
    In Reply to: RE: Pathos Classic I posted by dtc on October 22, 2009 at 14:38:28

    I had that amp, really a beut and the wife loved it... But just could not live with this lovey-dovey no balls sound...
    
    Built really nice!
    
    v.i.
    Million miles from home.
    
    

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    • RE: Pathos Classic II - Vinylly 16:37:37 11/02/09 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Pathos Classic I posted by vital ital on October 23, 2009 at 02:15:21

      I'm using the Classic II to drive my Quad ESL 57's. It's doing a great job at it. With a balance input and with a balanced output on my Meridian CDP, things couldn't get much better. I was interested in Patho's new Digit CDP but it was getting mixed reviews.
      

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    • RE: Pathos Classic I - bjh 06:27:56 10/24/09 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Pathos Classic I posted by vital ital on October 23, 2009 at 02:15:21

      Suspect it depends to a great extent on the speakers, hear it driving a tall pair of Dynaudio speaker... big, dynamic sound. Very pleasant surprise.
      
      Everything matters, don't forget to tweak your placebos!
      
      

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    • Those Who Own a Single Classic One and Are Looking for More... - Doug Schroeder 10:35:09 10/23/09 (0)
      In Reply to: RE: Pathos Classic I posted by vital ital on October 23, 2009 at 02:15:21

      might want to try adding a second unit. Especially with the MkII and even more with the MkIII versions this results in them being Mono (when set to Bridged mode)and having VERY strong performance. See my review on Dagogo.com
      

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• RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? - sasher 13:12:07 10/22/09 (3)
  In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by NGeorge on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59

  This is the integrated Amp that I own and i have never seen a better looking one in all my visits to various audiophile stores.
  
  It's the Qinpu A8000 MarkII
  Take a look:
  
  http://www.audio-ideas.com/reviews/integrateds/qinpu.html
  

  • Qinpu A8000 Mark III   (Open in New Window)

  
  

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  • My Bow Technologies is... - vital ital 14:08:46 10/22/09 (2)
    In Reply to: RE: Who's got the best looking integrated? posted by sasher on October 22, 2009 at 13:12:07

    beautiful! Really massive but refined hunk of aluminum. See link below.

    
    Million miles from home.
    

    • http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_IYbTI5MLj8w/SidPeHC562I/AAAAAAAAA-   (Open in New Window)

    
    

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    Edits: 10/22/09

    • RE: My Bow Technologies is... - Gregg 16:37:02 10/22/09 (1)
      In Reply to: RE: My Bow Technologies is... posted by vital ital on October 22, 2009 at 14:08:46

      Bow makes beautiful equipment. Are they still sold in the USA?
      

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      • RE: My Bow Technologies is... - vital ital 02:11:12 10/23/09 (0)
        In Reply to: RE: My Bow Technologies is... posted by Gregg on October 22, 2009 at 16:37:02

        Bow is no longer owned by Mr.Bow.
        The company was sold, new Bow stuff is being made by the new owner, but dont know about the distribution.
        
        v.i.
        Million miles from home.
        
        

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