Absolutely beautiful gear

Cain Abby - wonderful finish and just the right proportions without being too imposing.

Fi Y and X - Great industrial design and thinking outside the box.

Original Rega Planet - Utilitarian approach to a CDP, certainly a matter of taste, but again not the usual black box with silver faceplate.

The Avalon Eidolon's in burlwood finish really do it for me..

Nrchy, thanks for the link. That was a load of great looking gear.

Two of my personal favorites are The Michell Gyro SE turntable, with its gold weights spinning on the bottom of the platter. And I also think the TAD-150 Signature preamp with its blue LEDs and tube-lit windows is quite eye-catching.

Then there are those really exotic looking Shanling CD players. I don't know how they sound, but they sure look great.

A friend of mine has a pair of gold-finish Jadis 80-watt tube monoblock amps that look fantastic. And let's not forget the awe-inspiring Vyger turntable. The Avid Acutus is no dog.

This is a cool thread but it reminds me of a lot of great looking gear I can't afford!

Pathos gear, and the Qinpu A-8000 amp. Song Audio. Klyne preamps with
the cover off.

Love the Teres, that's almost audio porn, no?

I also find the Cary V-12R, Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario, VAC Renaissance Signature Preamplifier mk II, Manley Stingray integrated amp, Shunyata Hydra (original) power conditioner, and Jena Labs cables to be some mighty attractive pieces.

Cheers,
John