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Who's got the best looking integrated?

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Posted on October 22, 2009 at 13:06:59
NGeorge
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 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?

RE: The Sexy Italian Look Of A Pathos:, posted on November 2, 2009 at 16:24:44
Vinylly
 My Pathos Classic II.

Its gotta have dovetails man.., posted on October 26, 2009 at 19:32:53
Craiger56
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 Maybe someday the guys at Antique Roadshow will be flipping over this future family heirloom.

Have fun.

Kenwood and Sansui models from the mid to late 1970s--gorgeous! (nt), posted on October 26, 2009 at 11:23:10
Alex F.
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Those golden Marantz Receivers..of the 70s.., posted on October 27, 2009 at 20:57:40
Bill the K
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 with the symmetrically placed knobs.Good sounding too.

Oldie but very goodie., posted on October 26, 2009 at 09:06:40
Hepcat
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GamuT DI-150... nt, posted on October 25, 2009 at 18:58:47
storelli
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 nt

RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 25, 2009 at 03:45:25
amioutaline?
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Oh, sorry, thought you asked for best-sounding ;-)

I still like the Stingray, posted on October 24, 2009 at 12:30:47
Bill Way
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 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.
RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 24, 2009 at 10:56:05
tube524
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Here is one

RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 24, 2009 at 13:57:42
henrybasstardo
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 Get's my vote. Wow
Thanks for sharing
Since everyone seems to have an opinion on "eye appeal"..., posted on October 24, 2009 at 06:17:45
Dman
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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."
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RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 24, 2009 at 04:29:31
Cabiner
 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

New Magnum Dynalabs, posted on October 24, 2009 at 13:15:55
cabiner
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 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

brinkmann, posted on October 23, 2009 at 20:32:28
lemures
 http://www.brinkmann-audio.com/bild.php?integrated.jpg

RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 23, 2009 at 19:22:33
mjalmirall@gmail.com
 My nod would go to the Shindo Apetite. Mouthwatering.

Easy - Leben, posted on October 23, 2009 at 15:33:08
Shane from AUS
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absolutely beautiful in such a retro way

Even better in person, posted on October 24, 2009 at 20:07:40
Vik
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 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.

Agreed, posted on October 23, 2009 at 20:14:17
mbnx01
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 That is really nice.

That is beautiful. nt, posted on October 23, 2009 at 16:23:39
Prisoners
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Baba-Booey to you all!
RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 23, 2009 at 09:49:48
Larry I
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 These actually look better "in the flesh."

RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 23, 2009 at 06:01:48
audio39
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 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.

Go vintage, posted on October 23, 2009 at 05:49:41
Uncle Mike
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Nice Deco design is kinda timeless, don't you think?

If you like a minimalist look..., posted on October 22, 2009 at 20:49:11
R Browne
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...the 47 Labs Shigaraki 4717 might do it for you. Sounds good too.

Looks like a single-slice, posted on October 23, 2009 at 04:25:53
Jim Austin
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 toaster. With a big power supply. ;-)
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Exactly what I was thinking! -nt, posted on October 25, 2009 at 16:18:14
AbeCollins
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RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 22, 2009 at 20:48:24
DKL
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 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...
RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 22, 2009 at 17:40:25
Sunya
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 Accustic Arts POWER 1-Mk2
Burmester models
Symphonic Line models in the Aranya finish
RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 22, 2009 at 16:52:38
POGO
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 NAD M3

Pathos Classic I, posted on October 22, 2009 at 14:38:28
dtc
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 Beautiful design and great sound.

RE: Pathos Classic I, posted on October 23, 2009 at 02:15:21
vital ital
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 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.
RE: Pathos Classic II, posted on November 2, 2009 at 16:37:37
Vinylly
 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.

RE: Pathos Classic I, posted on October 24, 2009 at 06:27:56
bjh
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 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!
Those Who Own a Single Classic One and Are Looking for More..., posted on October 23, 2009 at 10:35:09
Doug Schroeder
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 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

RE: Who's got the best looking integrated?, posted on October 22, 2009 at 13:12:07
sasher
 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
My Bow Technologies is..., posted on October 22, 2009 at 14:08:46
vital ital
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 beautiful! Really massive but refined hunk of aluminum. See link below.


Million miles from home.
RE: My Bow Technologies is..., posted on October 22, 2009 at 16:37:02
Gregg
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 Bow makes beautiful equipment. Are they still sold in the USA?

RE: My Bow Technologies is..., posted on October 23, 2009 at 02:11:12
vital ital
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 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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