MoveD Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 20 hours ago, RankStranger said: Current range Metaxas Glad they’re doing something different but definitely not my cup of tea in the interest of finding out the degree of fugliness. Is this guy really serious about his “design” sense!!!??? From his website: Which bits of his tt gives even a tiny suggestion of a ballet dancer!!!??? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops110 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I think this brand has already been mentioned (Linkwitz?). This just looks like somebody left the lid up. Would have to be very careful with placement, not too close to the bathroom. 5 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunno77 Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Primare 200 series Parasound, Musical Fidelity and others remotes. I just don't understand how companies still make remotes like this especially when charging 1000s. They look the same as, or worse than those found with a $20 bluray player from the Reject Shop 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I certainly agree about Musical Fidelity remotes. They make good products (I have 3 of their amps), but their remotes have a cheap plasticy feel to them, certainly not up to the standard one would expect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Marc Posted February 20, 2021 Administrator Share Posted February 20, 2021 We all have different takes on art, and design. Personally, I like what Metaxas has done (maybe the exception of the headphone amp), in pushing the boundaries and breaking away from the rectangular box design of both components and speakers. Kostas has always had a keen interest in industrial design, and I think making hi-fi products is just the means for him to explore the design aspects. I heard the entire "new" range at Munich and made a point of taking the time for extended listening. He's come a long way. But, I also appreciate the style will not appeal to many everyone. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutatis Mutandis Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Wow - there is a lot of ugly about. But how about stuff you actually own and think is ugly? NAD C375BEE, for example. Does lots of things well but looks like it was designed by the second Minsk Tractor Factory in about 1994. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RankStranger Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Marc said: We all have different takes on art, and design. Personally, I like what Metaxas has done (maybe the exception of the headphone amp), in pushing the boundaries and breaking away from the rectangular box design of both components and speakers. Kostas has always had a keen interest in industrial design, and I think making hi-fi products is just the means for him to explore the design aspects. I heard the entire "new" range at Munich and made a point of taking the time for extended listening. He's come a long way. But, I also appreciate the style will not appeal to many everyone. it would be sad if all we had to choose from were plain black and silver boxes. I think his little polished stainless steel-clad integrated from the 90s(?) is one of the nicest-looking pieces of kit around but I just think he’s gone overboard ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ EDIT: This one. I adore it Edited February 20, 2021 by RankStranger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaynin Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Anything with blue LED’s that can’t be switched off. Warm white or orange, OTOH, I like... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 39 minutes ago, Mutatis Mutandis said: Wow - there is a lot of ugly about. But how about stuff you actually own and think is ugly? NAD C375BEE, for example. Does lots of things well but looks like it was designed by the second Minsk Tractor Factory in about 1994. I personally don't find that NAD look to be ugly, utilitarian perhaps, but I don't own any NAD gear. Bet they made good tractors in Minsk though (not NAD that is). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutatis Mutandis Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 Oh yes, the tractors were gorgeous! Looked like a fish, moved like a fish, steered like a cow ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdDrawerDown Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) Quote . I'll happily own a pair of these. Anything that reminds you of The Muppet Show, one of the best comedies to come out of the USA, is a good thing. Edited to add: not the picture nor Muppets I was looking for, but even so - Edited February 20, 2021 by ThirdDrawerDown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) take the platter off and it looks like an old fax machine.... wouldn't say Naim gear is fugly......boring looking though.... Edited February 20, 2021 by Tasebass 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ehrmantraut Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Bunno77 said: Primare 200 series Parasound, Musical Fidelity and others remotes. I just don't understand how companies still make remotes like this especially when charging 1000s. They look the same as, or worse than those found with a $20 bluray player from the Reject Shop Looks like it could make a decent espresso! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 19/02/2021 at 4:18 PM, rantan said: Too much Prozac in the Christmas party punch ? I had to sell the bloody things!! Led me to drink! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantan Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, Wimbo said: I had to sell the bloody things!! Led me to drink! Yep. I sold these at Grenfell Hi Fi when I was there and these were new. The shop owner actually liked them. I was a f*&%>g hard sale though, but as you say, there was always alcohol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 9 hours ago, emesbee said: Couldn't really call this hi-fi, but it does have twin giga-tubes! Probably a transformer robot in ghetto blaster mode. There are cars that look like this (must be a button somewhere.) That would of been a shoulder job in Brixton back in the early 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimbo Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 hours ago, emesbee said: I certainly agree about Musical Fidelity remotes. They make good products (I have 3 of their amps), but their remotes have a cheap plasticy feel to them, certainly not up to the standard one would expect. Marantz clones. 30 minutes ago, Tasebass said: take the platter off and it looks like an old fax machine.... wouldn't say Naim gear is fugly......boring looking though.... Don't like the look of any of their gear. Your Linn's blow them away. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenikoy Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 5 hours ago, Bunno77 said: Primare 200 series Bleary eyed on a Saturday morning, he tried to make an expresso with his hifi. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereophilus Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasebass Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 10 minutes ago, Stereophilus said: Fook Me!! They're got Elon Must written all over them ............10..9..8..7..6..5..4..3..2..1.....BLAST OFF!!! Tase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendes Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 58 minutes ago, zenikoy said: Bleary eyed on a Saturday morning, he tried to make an expresso with his hifi. Ha ha, yeah, been there ️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I like the comment that somebody posted with this. "Sorta like bending over and looking in the mirror. Only worse." Yeah, right! 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesbee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 You can probably get these at Bunnings. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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