emesbee 3,201 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 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.) 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,912 Posted February 19 Administrators Share Posted February 19 2 minutes 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.) The inspiration? 6 6 Link to post Share on other sites
The Blues 195 Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 54 minutes ago, Marc said: The inspiration? Wall Of Found 1 Link to post Share on other sites
stereo coffee 405 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 1 hour ago, Marc said: The inspiration? Are two of these, needed for stereo ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,912 Posted February 20 Administrators Share Posted February 20 6 minutes ago, stereo coffee said: Are two of these, needed for stereo ? Why complicate such a simple approach? 😛 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites
metal beat 20,225 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Wyred 4 Sound truly make some fugly equipment - supposed to sound good for the $, but seriously? 3 Link to post Share on other sites
metal beat 20,225 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 Krell - how to take decades of Dan's legacy and destroy it. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
rantan 10,265 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) 28 minutes ago, metal beat said: Wyred 4 Sound truly make some fugly equipment - supposed to sound good for the $, but seriously? OMG! I had forgotten this one, possibly an act of self preservation Looks like something from the clearance bin at the Reject Shop. Edited February 20 by rantan 2 Link to post Share on other sites
metal beat 20,225 Posted February 20 Author Share Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, rantan said: OMG! I had forgotten this one, possibly an act of self preservation Looks like something from the clearance bin at the Reject Shop. I am selecting products that are still current and in production - makes you wonder 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MoveD 519 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
emesbee 3,201 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Bunno77 1,528 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
emesbee 3,201 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Administrators Marc 12,912 Posted February 20 Administrators Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Mutatis Mutandis 183 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 Link to post Share on other sites
RankStranger 3,908 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (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 by RankStranger Link to post Share on other sites
Kaynin 3,828 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Anything with blue LED’s that can’t be switched off. Warm white or orange, OTOH, I like... 🤨 2 Link to post Share on other sites
emesbee 3,201 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Mutatis Mutandis 183 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 Oh yes, the tractors were gorgeous! Looked like a fish, moved like a fish, steered like a cow ... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ThirdDrawerDown 4,467 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (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 by ThirdDrawerDown Link to post Share on other sites
Tasebass 2,676 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (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 by Tasebass 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites
BlueOceanBoy 444 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Wimbo 2,454 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
rantan 10,265 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Wimbo 2,454 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Wimbo 2,454 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
zenikoy 1,512 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Tasebass 2,676 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
Mendes 4,286 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 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 post Share on other sites
emesbee 3,201 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 I like the comment that somebody posted with this. "Sorta like bending over and looking in the mirror. Only worse." Yeah, right! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
emesbee 3,201 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 You can probably get these at Bunnings. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Wimbo 2,454 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 39 minutes ago, Tasebass 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 Something out of "Lost in Space" more like it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Tasebass 2,676 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 20 minutes ago, Wimbo said: Something out of "Lost in Space" more like it. ....."WARNING WILL ROBINSON!!...WARNING WARNING!!" There's a fugly looking Turntable that reminds me of that Robot.....trying to find an image.... Link to post Share on other sites
AR9 49 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) Edited February 20 by AR9 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Tasebass 2,676 Posted February 20 Share Posted February 20 (edited) AV Designhaus Derenville VPM 2010-1 The World's most expensive Turntable!!!...The designer must be colour blind .... Edited February 20 by Tasebass 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators proftournesol 8,483 Posted February 20 Moderators Share Posted February 20 12 hours ago, emesbee said: You can probably get these at Bunnings. Good for reproducing the brown note 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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