What is the most bizarre piece of HiFi you've come across?

[Jasonovich]

The Sound Burger is back! God I wish they let it die!
Companies are cashing in on NOSTALGIA when really, they should focus more on innovating new product ideas.

Audio-Technica - Headphones, Turntables, Microphones & Cartridges

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[12th Monkey]

You literally blown the £8k when the fuse blows or do these things, last forever (which kind of defeats the object of being a fuse) ?

The fuse thing was done to death not that long ago. Let's let it RIP.

 

[Sixtyten]

Canon SC30 speakers, which were surprisingly good despite their unusual appearance. You know, thinking about how they dispersed sound, they'd probably make really good Atmos speakers.

 

[Gray]

Canon SC30 speakers, which were surprisingly good despite their unusual appearance. You know, thinking about how they dispersed sound, they'd probably make really good Atmos speakers.

Horrible.
Couldn't sound good enough to share my house (and I've got a house full of s**t).

 

[plastic penguin]

I guess nostalgia is fashionable these days. There's something to be said about the ownership of vinyl and that's pretty cool but, the sonic superiority over the highest quality digital is a myth.
On my JF MX Pro digital transport (Chinese call it digital turntable), I have all my albums artwork beautifully presented on 6 inch digital touch screen and storage isn't a problem. 👌😊

It isn't nostalgia with me, more of a way of life.

 

[Friesiansam]

But I want to hear about bottle neck distortion and how I need an 8 grand 13A fuse for my kettle.

I'm sure the water will boil quicker and make my cups of tea taste better.

Quantum Science Audio (QSA) Gold Extreme Level UK Mains Fuse (13A)

Future Shop are very excited to introduce Quantum Science Audio, the undisputed heavyweights in the audiophile fuse space. With more than 22 years of research into what they call 'Bottle Neck Distortion', QSA products can enhance your enjoyment of your system in a way that is remarkable for such...

www.futureshop.co.uk

I challenge anyone on this forum, or planet, to explain why this thing costs 8 grand.

They're exploiting the gullible rich.

 

[podknocker]

Don't forget yer groundbox!

Entreq Olympus Ten Ten Multi-Cell Ground Box

The Olympus Ten Ten is a multi-cell offering from Entreq, combining 10 Olympus Ten T cells in a single chassis to provide grounding for your entire system! Each solid-silver ground post can ground equipment weighing up to 14kg, and the incorporated Cleanus technology gives passive filtration to...

www.futureshop.co.uk

 

[Friesiansam]

Don't forget yer groundbox!

Entreq Olympus Ten Ten Multi-Cell Ground Box

The Olympus Ten Ten is a multi-cell offering from Entreq, combining 10 Olympus Ten T cells in a single chassis to provide grounding for your entire system! Each solid-silver ground post can ground equipment weighing up to 14kg, and the incorporated Cleanus technology gives passive filtration to...

www.futureshop.co.uk

A £10,000 box of nonsense!

 

[podknocker]

A £10,000 box of nonsense!

The Entreq range at futureshop is the most ridiculous, non-scientific selection of overpriced garbage you can find online. There is no science behind this stuff. It's just big words and jargon, to fool anyone that never sat in a physics class at school. I hate this company, everything they stand for and all the sinister marketing, making the unwary part with their hard earned wages. I seriously think they should be investigated by a trade body, or someone. It's just unacceptable companies can get away with this stuff.

 

[Jasonovich]

Don't forget yer groundbox!

Entreq Olympus Ten Ten Multi-Cell Ground Box

The Olympus Ten Ten is a multi-cell offering from Entreq, combining 10 Olympus Ten T cells in a single chassis to provide grounding for your entire system! Each solid-silver ground post can ground equipment weighing up to 14kg, and the incorporated Cleanus technology gives passive filtration to...

www.futureshop.co.uk

For a little extra you can have double ground box....whey - hey..!!!

 

[Gray]

It's just unacceptable companies can get away with this stuff.

Couldn't agree more.
I had to scroll down to read the description of the product.
It really does read like an April Fools joke with mention of 'Cleanus' technology.

Futureshop claim to be proud to specialise in such products.
As matter of principle, I couldn't buy anything from such a company.

 

[Friesiansam]

Couldn't agree more.
I had to scroll down to read the description of the product.
It really does read like an April Fools joke with mention of 'Cleanus' technology.

Futureshop claim to be proud to specialise in such products.
As matter of principle, I couldn't buy anything from such a company.

I would like to see inside one, just to see what those sockets, on the back, are actually connected to, if anything...

 

[nopiano]

But I want to hear about bottle neck distortion and how I need an 8 grand 13A fuse for my kettle.

I'm sure the water will boil quicker and make my cups of tea taste better.

Quantum Science Audio (QSA) Gold Extreme Level UK Mains Fuse (13A)

Future Shop are very excited to introduce Quantum Science Audio, the undisputed heavyweights in the audiophile fuse space. With more than 22 years of research into what they call 'Bottle Neck Distortion', QSA products can enhance your enjoyment of your system in a way that is remarkable for such...

www.futureshop.co.uk

I challenge anyone on this forum, or planet, to explain why this thing costs 8 grand.

Because it makes the cheaper ones look less ridiculous.

Nobody actually buys them, and they’ve probably never made any either Well, I’m guessing that last bit!

 

[12th Monkey]

Just an observation, but a lot of the things in this thread aren't hifi, they are accessories/madeupium.

Agree about Futureshop - I wouldn't buy a packet of crisps from them.

 

[Jasonovich]

10 of the craziest-looking high-end hi-fi products on the planet

• Avantgarde Trio XD. (Image credit: Avantegarde Acoustic) ...
• Clearaudio Master Reference. (Image credit: Clearaudio) ...
• Unison Research Absolute 845. ...
• Bang & Olufsan Beolab 90. ...
• TechDAS Air Force 1. ...
• Kalista DreamPlay CD/DAC. ...
• Ballfinger M063H5. ...
• Vivid Giya G1.

 

[Al ears]

I give you the MBL Radialstrahler 101e loudspeakers

 

[jjbomber]

Martin Logan Impression ESL 11A, though they have a few candidates.

 

[nopiano]

I give you the MBL Radialstrahler 101e loudspeakers

Not sure if I’ve told you, but I’ve heard two sets of MBLs in the last few years, both at owners homes.

The bigger ones were 116f and the stand-mount ones 126 or an earlier model. The ‘grapefruit segment’ speaker is a thing to behold, and the sound is incredibly open and natural. Less sure about the bass on the smaller ones, but worth hearing if you ever get the chance.

 

[nopiano]

10 of the craziest-looking high-end hi-fi products on the planet

• Avantgarde Trio XD. (Image credit: Avantegarde Acoustic) ...
• Clearaudio Master Reference. (Image credit: Clearaudio) ...
• Unison Research Absolute 845. ...
• Bang & Olufsan Beolab 90. ...
• TechDAS Air Force 1. ...
• Kalista DreamPlay CD/DAC. ...
• Ballfinger M063H5. ...
• Vivid Giya G1.

I’d give at least three of those house room, if I could. Probably just the AirForce through the front door, at a squeeze!

 

[Jasonovich]

Not sure if I’ve told you, but I’ve heard two sets of MBLs in the last few years, both at owners homes.

The bigger ones were 116f and the stand-mount ones 126 or an earlier model. The ‘grapefruit segment’ speaker is a thing to behold, and the sound is incredibly open and natural. Less sure about the bass on the smaller ones, but worth hearing if you ever get the chance.

You homed in on what really matters, the sound!

 

[Jasonovich]

I’d give at least three of those house room, if I could. Probably just the AirForce through the front door, at a squeeze!

🚪💺😂

 

[Jasonovich]

What the......
https://shop.mashable.com/sales/rok...2-0-wireless-portable-record-player&scsonar=1

 

[Dom]

 

[Friesiansam]

What the......
https://shop.mashable.com/sales/rok...2-0-wireless-portable-record-player&scsonar=1

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It only ships in the US, so can’t buy here in UK. Oh dear, how sad… Not!

 

[Gray]

Shouldn't be allowed.
(Instead of ordering bits of plastic on amp cases, the EU should be banning sales of all such frivolity for the good of mankind).