[whiteleaf]

those do look pretty sweet

 

[moogoob]

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Originally Posted by xiaobao0707 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well I consider this cd transport to be the most BA in its domain http://www.metronome-technologie.com...84_2.jpg?r=809

So... someone took an absurdly-expensive (but admittedly badass-looking) high-end turntable (see the tonearm mount on the right?), removed the platter, tonearm and motor and stuck a CD transport where the disc used to go... hmmm.

I'm just sayin'

 

[TheOtus]

Generally the ones with wood used in them, like Audio-Technica or JVC. Not Grado though... The Audio-Technicas few posts above are beautiful too, mirror-polished awesomeness.

 

[Zaubertuba]

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Originally Posted by AdamWysokinski /img/forum/go_quote.gif That's the MBL 101 X-treme loudspeakers (MBL - Unique High End Audio) - no direct URL 'cos their website uses flash heavily.

LOL--paaj beat me to it. Not only are they quite the objet d'arte in a BA sort-of-way, they got the nod from TAS as Product of the Year.

 

[aragornmustdie]

ES7. God bless ES7.

 

[Emooze]

Acapella Sphäron:

And the B&W Nautilus:

 

[indydieselnut]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clarkmc2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif That is one moment in the never ending evolution of Jean-Yves Kerbrat's stereo rig. Those are ALE Bass Horns in the back fed by 100kg ALE compression drivers. I will post a link to a treasure trove of images if I can find it. Here is a Stereo Times brief look. StereoTimes - Commentary and a short page of a visit to his power room. Audio Nirvana. Página de Audio de Ernest Ruiz The dude seriously needs to get into headphones! I post here the photo of him holding a T1610 KR triode, which he unfortunately used in Cary amps instead of KR units.

Finding out about this system ranks as one of my high-points on head-fi so far...so amazing what virtually unlimited resources can do for you

I'd love to hear the result in person!

 

[CrazyRay]

 

[fatcat28037]

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Originally Posted by Clarkmc2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif If the Stax 4070 looked like that I would buy it. But my nine cats might steal it. Where could I get a set for my daughter? Clark

here ya' go...............
Amazon.com: Califone Kids Animal Design Headphones 2810 (Tiger) 2810-ti: Electronics

 

[erikzen]

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Originally Posted by Donald North /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm not a horn guy, but these look awesome! Whoever owns these is a player - not a spectator.

Even if I could afford these my wife would never let them in the house.

 

[deadly55]

not quite headphones but there BA is just so so high.

 

[applaudio]

Definitely the Qualias.

Audio Technica has some pretty sweet lookin' headphones too, and in particular I like the looks of their clip-on models, the EM7 and EW9. Of those two, I think the cheaper ones, the EM7, actually have the most sophisticated yet blingy look about them. Of course, I'm not a huge fan of wood in electronics, whereas I am a big fan of brushed metal in electronics.

P.S. Seriously? No mention of the wackiest looking headphones of the year: the Senn HD 800?

 

[thrillmetoo]

Pick one. they're all worthy trials in ways to reach the same destination: audio bliss.

The World's 15 Sexiest Speakers Put Your Girlfriend to Shame [audiojunkies]

 

[miloxo]

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Why do I see 2 frogs in those horns?

 

[revolink24]

Anything that involves this.