I have not been successful in searching for modern stereo components that look nice. I want a bluetooth-capable receiver or integrated amp that looks as nice as a ca-1978 Akai receiver, i.e. shiny or sleek.
I love vintage audio equipment because it sounds great AND it looks pretty. It doesn't even have to be all shiny silver or champagne colored. It can be an NAD or Adcom thing. Just not a matte black shell.
What I want is a reasonably-priced way to stream music that looks decent. Something that lives up to my sexy vintage AR speakers in appearance AND performance AND doesn't cost over a grand.
It could be a true receiver (AM/FM capability) or an integrated amp. Phone pre-amp optional but nice.
Basically, all those hideous black boxes from Best Buy are OUT. As are those budget micro-amps that clutter Amazon searches.
Any recommendations?
Also why the fuck doesn't someone sell this stuff anymore?! People would buy it! Or maybe I'm delusional. When friends see and hear my Sansui 5000x and my Elac turntable and my ARs, they are SMITTEN. I just want a secondary system that doesn't require twitchy add-ons.