The previous importer had preferred Luxman place the lower controls behind a drop down door similar to the Accuphase approach. Never happened as far as I know. Subsequently the importer changed and MSRP dropped. The Luxman integrated amps are especially nice sounding.
Not a personal problem. I despise everything he designs.
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They look slightly less awful in person. But I still wouldn’t own them no matter how good they sound.
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A matter of taste…
The outward appearance of the amps certainly seems to be as much about an aesthetic as it is about performance.
On the other hand, the top of the line preamp tickles my fancy and strikes me as having a pleasing balance of form and function.
To each his own.
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The “utilitarian” look and functionality of NAGRA gear is particularly appealing to me, as is the perfectly balanced (to my eyes) outward appearance of modern Accuphase gear.
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Accuphase equipment is tidy.
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Perfectly matched.
The Goldmund Apologue speakers (which incidentally cost $1.77M for the pair) are limited to 20 unique pairs and are painted by French street artist Kongo.
The NYC subway car is decorated for free by New York street artists.
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A bit restrained 
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1.77 million for those?
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Yep, I know.
Goldmund Reveals the Limited Edition $1.77M/pair Apologue Pinel et Pinel x Kongo Active Speakers
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It might be a stretch, but seeing these Odeon Audio Carnegie’s in the poplar finish on Audiogon reminded me of my breakfast this morning.
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If the speaker shown is an Acora model it is likely the same granite pattern as the Acora owner’s family has been in the granite business in Canada for decades.
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Looks like a great way to piss off your UPS delivery person.
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“180 Ibs each (weight can change depending on stone selected)”