World's Most Expensive Sound System. $1.84 Million Gold & Gem Bang & Olufsen Beosound

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz94gYYJNw4VqnjvcoiuwCgTjWpg8_Fa9IldX02zIVfoILoGEQkFodikCAvHzyEAOsIskCTq1UXY37qIKD_aaZC866OdR8JCaW7HI4tKgxiv-9ikF9_hH9xe7_lgNpEajUXa67Idg0rzHq/s1600/gold-beosound.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515377353761499362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz94gYYJNw4VqnjvcoiuwCgTjWpg8_Fa9IldX02zIVfoILoGEQkFodikCAvHzyEAOsIskCTq1UXY37qIKD_aaZC866OdR8JCaW7HI4tKgxiv-9ikF9_hH9xe7_lgNpEajUXa67Idg0rzHq/s400/gold-beosound.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 252px; height: 273px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYsE_dy87-UbL9fGiELhaZEY9L_KFnzBykf46s6gA3HhAAAFWN_VQP5oevUhERAId7j1BFNsfB7tb7SigO9ikKzvCY_x3qevZYp6U9lZDPDvu7Y3r93rbdqPCBjUhqvcKDI2euJbq_BOH/s1600/gold-beosound-back.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515377508943015634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYsE_dy87-UbL9fGiELhaZEY9L_KFnzBykf46s6gA3HhAAAFWN_VQP5oevUhERAId7j1BFNsfB7tb7SigO9ikKzvCY_x3qevZYp6U9lZDPDvu7Y3r93rbdqPCBjUhqvcKDI2euJbq_BOH/s400/gold-beosound-back.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 283px; height: 273px;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">above: the front and back view of the 24ct and diamond Beosound 9000 and Beolab 6000 speakers</span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.stuarthughes.com/">Stuart Hughes</a> just can't seem to stop making obscenely expensive versions of high tech items and gadgets, his latest being the world's most expensive custom music system and remote. He has manufactured a Bang & Olufsen Beosound system out of solid 24k gold, and studded it with diamonds and gems.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjML8abWdP6MLfNmt5RQCZDsWKhntIn8tvfZvh93zB1zLedCZgHLh5ChcvfyvlfkWnQtyJtZUAo8k3DyE4-Nn7Osf5qkUwdqXYrrJmGHzaQB1_xAjckgrdZ_URBIg6Wck-9eOQgvhOrOFY0/s1600/diamond-details.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515377599755865026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjML8abWdP6MLfNmt5RQCZDsWKhntIn8tvfZvh93zB1zLedCZgHLh5ChcvfyvlfkWnQtyJtZUAo8k3DyE4-Nn7Osf5qkUwdqXYrrJmGHzaQB1_xAjckgrdZ_URBIg6Wck-9eOQgvhOrOFY0/s400/diamond-details.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 502px;" /></a><br /><br />Designed in Liverpool U.K. by Stuart Hughes, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound 24ct gold & Diamond Edition is the world’s most expensive and Bespoke Music center. Priced at £1.2 million, ($1,842,900.00 USD) the B&O Gold Beosound System took a whole 7 months to manufacture.<br /><br />The Beosound's whole body including the speakers have been reformed using 32 kilograms of solid 24ct gold. The outer screen guard area has a handmade solid gold veneer which houses 70 brilliant round cut 0.75 flawless diamonds which sit amidst surrounding gemstones of aventurine & topaz. A limited edition of only 5 units will be made.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclhQEWtuyWweHsGUpRuy_0E1u1YfFG-etML2Ukn40LT80LNW71QVlzjhnSlRprwqu9qFSrNihN_C0DFZkOpHIK_4R4lbpia_4_KaWUXMsVIURUmlBcDFXxpJmb_k7dfsrv0F37ufjtXVU/s1600/gold-beosound2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515377271191461170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclhQEWtuyWweHsGUpRuy_0E1u1YfFG-etML2Ukn40LT80LNW71QVlzjhnSlRprwqu9qFSrNihN_C0DFZkOpHIK_4R4lbpia_4_KaWUXMsVIURUmlBcDFXxpJmb_k7dfsrv0F37ufjtXVU/s400/gold-beosound2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 365px;" /></a><br /><br />Of course it wouldn't be complete without his gold and diamond Bang & Olufsen Serenata Mobile phone (I originally listed this as a remote and was embarrassingly corrected by a reader).<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglc_3FGQoKFH1LnUL3bt3-H5F4xdDG0wd1bUQoyqRvSlrdo9I6aVOAZpRAT2z_Ow_BJSBn1EHyT9B5r0bx3s9eWDYaYZudRoEbZuohEnWYjGpPIMykEJN03Mulk7OMkpaw3Qm0wtgDZpep/s1600/serenata+remote.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515382979653188146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglc_3FGQoKFH1LnUL3bt3-H5F4xdDG0wd1bUQoyqRvSlrdo9I6aVOAZpRAT2z_Ow_BJSBn1EHyT9B5r0bx3s9eWDYaYZudRoEbZuohEnWYjGpPIMykEJN03Mulk7OMkpaw3Qm0wtgDZpep/s400/serenata+remote.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 522px; height: 347px;" /></a><br /><br />The Bang & Olufsen Serenata, exclusively in diamonds and solid gold. The diamonds are mounted on their own solid gold bezel sitting perfectly over the main scroll mechanism.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJZZf5RZNZb86QW-AeLwPomv0rf8eNDO28g1H3kWwbuRZZO7HrrtmCJ2-AHmp98O1s6_rlzpDpOZVcYgMmJ5Qzu7CnV3o2B_1Xy9rO0eR6LD9OzkA8kOPdPMrRAJmOyykW9ye_sQB7vjI/s1600/Picture+13.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515383565140368962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoJZZf5RZNZb86QW-AeLwPomv0rf8eNDO28g1H3kWwbuRZZO7HrrtmCJ2-AHmp98O1s6_rlzpDpOZVcYgMmJ5Qzu7CnV3o2B_1Xy9rO0eR6LD9OzkA8kOPdPMrRAJmOyykW9ye_sQB7vjI/s400/Picture+13.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 480px;" /></a><br /><br />Diamonds used total 16.25ct in the form of VVS1 quality, F color. The main facia and rear release are reformed to precision using a circa of 140 grams of solid 24ct gold. This handset is of a limited edition only of 10 to be created.<br /><br />Serenata Priced at £44,995 ($57,184.00 USD)<br /><br />Both the gold and diamond Bang & Olufsen Beosound System and the Serenata mobile are available exclusively from <a href="http://www.stuarthughes.com/">www.stuarthughes.com</a>

World's Most Expensive Sound System. $1.84 Million Gold & Gem Bang & Olufsen Beosound

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Montegiro Luxury Turn Tables: A Reason To Keep All That Vinyl

<script type="text/javascript" src="http://w.sharethis.com/button/sharethis.js#publisher=0d650ffe-1ec7-4395-883b-24e806d21a65&type=website"></script><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh66DZE-70BWio03tP5-wGsPL3tENm3ldZN1N_lEv2FSRssVvuLhmdXMWz-KrvOcGoduku_ucopl1bqPIINolUerrLbb2By3FMTZtbU_zkSDIywcEWA5ZdhAnxa70aMUX0Nfnu64Zb4ShJ/s1600-h/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204494649971939234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh66DZE-70BWio03tP5-wGsPL3tENm3ldZN1N_lEv2FSRssVvuLhmdXMWz-KrvOcGoduku_ucopl1bqPIINolUerrLbb2By3FMTZtbU_zkSDIywcEWA5ZdhAnxa70aMUX0Nfnu64Zb4ShJ/s400/Picture+18.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 323px;" /></a><br /><br />Just because you like your music 'Old School' doesn't mean the equipment has to harken back to the seventies and eighties. With the four technologically advanced, aesthetically pleasing modern designed turntables from <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span>, you can listen to music from decades ago without sacrificing a modern sense of style.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Legno</span>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEBM9wMesmGdwpJNJ8mqIQhp6nz2DSZDfGgZeZhkrGZhh6AVDTRAUCX1lvsX4JzWuSpnd2auuXJzI17cGgsalJmJWQA0VNd2pI_LZ8ChOslPyr72GY9AZiE0Q6aENW6i73ZFcv60wxsN5/s1600-h/lengo_wei%C3%9F.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204498506852571218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisEBM9wMesmGdwpJNJ8mqIQhp6nz2DSZDfGgZeZhkrGZhh6AVDTRAUCX1lvsX4JzWuSpnd2auuXJzI17cGgsalJmJWQA0VNd2pI_LZ8ChOslPyr72GY9AZiE0Q6aENW6i73ZFcv60wxsN5/s400/lengo_wei%C3%9F.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 339px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Yg45gicLT2AyKtflnD8mjnTNxn8p3Sioz3x8qHRwL6P8FpNf1lNxQfbG2Rg3rKnNra1P5BZUoGLt37tZX0f1lTgKsMPotQSoQ2s5qL8JWvSpvG9GTXcTdW0fdI1XeINFw0euODVLDO9y/s1600-h/Picture+22.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204500392343214178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Yg45gicLT2AyKtflnD8mjnTNxn8p3Sioz3x8qHRwL6P8FpNf1lNxQfbG2Rg3rKnNra1P5BZUoGLt37tZX0f1lTgKsMPotQSoQ2s5qL8JWvSpvG9GTXcTdW0fdI1XeINFw0euODVLDO9y/s400/Picture+22.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 307px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtETaQ92bOVQetxHae4gNL-hB7uiGKIGxVu0cNRGCpMFU5SKCjz-zTi-d14YMrvkPwXrxby5-r-svWGlu5oabWsQ5UU-oGmoE9AgEniVk9_lwjqazHsIhtA2KMTc_vqzG9H_Q-3ruQQ2m/s1600-h/legno_gr1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204493378661619554" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmtETaQ92bOVQetxHae4gNL-hB7uiGKIGxVu0cNRGCpMFU5SKCjz-zTi-d14YMrvkPwXrxby5-r-svWGlu5oabWsQ5UU-oGmoE9AgEniVk9_lwjqazHsIhtA2KMTc_vqzG9H_Q-3ruQQ2m/s400/legno_gr1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 407px;" /></a><br /><br />A new generation of turntables for the new generation of vinyl lovers. Organic shapes, rounded edges, natural materials: the <span style="font-weight: bold;">legno</span> model exudes a harmonious look that reflects its full, sonorous yet delicate sound. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">legno</span> skilfully combines wood and high-grade steel to produce an ideal sound. Available in white or bamboo:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVi2FdVDjlv_1Rl92iw_6j-g2hl7tdFYvliGo8wqmibGJS5AnKWpObzsxWPMaSUAyVtAUJb9Ul-XsFko4dA2gmMopJgsw3ubtNBGAjYRgaXcIVao5GRnqPvGCWbKh8fFxGx0IoUwML3i-/s1600-h/legno_gr4.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204493614884820866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFVi2FdVDjlv_1Rl92iw_6j-g2hl7tdFYvliGo8wqmibGJS5AnKWpObzsxWPMaSUAyVtAUJb9Ul-XsFko4dA2gmMopJgsw3ubtNBGAjYRgaXcIVao5GRnqPvGCWbKh8fFxGx0IoUwML3i-/s400/legno_gr4.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 534px; height: 415px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwh2T-JxaoOvb_X3ckEHHIZALqL_p1sw00YaBo3v0D1IugQspGuL2_eIJ7zO3y3tR9fb8ZiAJTgeVLQVhWMgjehKpGGVLHAwAgGPeyZfv_-1EG_hKzIXq5eJujBtbo1HWuozE-OX6T36X/s1600-h/Picture+23.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204500658631186546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIwh2T-JxaoOvb_X3ckEHHIZALqL_p1sw00YaBo3v0D1IugQspGuL2_eIJ7zO3y3tR9fb8ZiAJTgeVLQVhWMgjehKpGGVLHAwAgGPeyZfv_-1EG_hKzIXq5eJujBtbo1HWuozE-OX6T36X/s400/Picture+23.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 525px; height: 405px;" /></a><br /><br />The chassis takes advantage of wood’s stabilising qualities combined with its resonance damping properties. The four adjustable high-grade steel feet are decoupled by embedded o-rings (innovative rubber composite), as is the extremely precise, specially treated synchronous motor, which is driven by an outboard high-end motor controller designed for highest demands.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmYCtXRWPliJ0LvxTl_luw3pbAnlUbWR7tu8hJDKIONzcpP4Jp0JYIhCpnJfcPB5pXaEAMeFdOaVXfaUnBWxklnj-M57uqy_F9H7Lg5n9_dFuDZKSanJ_iosoIE9hmO1M43zAUHVY_RMC/s1600-h/legno_gr2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204493468855932786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwmYCtXRWPliJ0LvxTl_luw3pbAnlUbWR7tu8hJDKIONzcpP4Jp0JYIhCpnJfcPB5pXaEAMeFdOaVXfaUnBWxklnj-M57uqy_F9H7Lg5n9_dFuDZKSanJ_iosoIE9hmO1M43zAUHVY_RMC/s400/legno_gr2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 408px;" /></a><br /><br />The integral 10,5’’ tonearm (modified for <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span>) and the Benz cartridge provide – even at the entry level – the typical <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span> sound. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">legno</span> builds its power upon the fundamental musicality common to all <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span> turntables. The tight bass provides the perfect foundation for the development of a smooth mid-range and stratospheric highs.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Vivo:</span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RiXgWOOsgfRCzRiRrB_hjlwDFmBA3sRagpkjl3N4ni1dWGfl7LFoHAvQr7jwoCFltPMW1evK-mz_soK4cB7IyGks2gSIOZfLLXvXVTYaDqlA8oE_DsMFWytEGXGEPn8Os3AV9CpoQm5S/s1600-h/Picture+19.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204494770231023538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0RiXgWOOsgfRCzRiRrB_hjlwDFmBA3sRagpkjl3N4ni1dWGfl7LFoHAvQr7jwoCFltPMW1evK-mz_soK4cB7IyGks2gSIOZfLLXvXVTYaDqlA8oE_DsMFWytEGXGEPn8Os3AV9CpoQm5S/s400/Picture+19.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 529px; height: 354px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVra0hsNyDJW-TWuoVqgLW9pFEMdVWTwPSqLQu4C0Aj-NNgXPO2uPZ339U7emGzKOEdG5fazEHef_wyWH1rtsHmbIzxulD1ivSt2b9ZM3RXSSLiGhRabKJ1sgfkinGj0iBx0QAYOl0f1WV/s1600-h/Picture+21.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204496191865198530" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVra0hsNyDJW-TWuoVqgLW9pFEMdVWTwPSqLQu4C0Aj-NNgXPO2uPZ339U7emGzKOEdG5fazEHef_wyWH1rtsHmbIzxulD1ivSt2b9ZM3RXSSLiGhRabKJ1sgfkinGj0iBx0QAYOl0f1WV/s400/Picture+21.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 308px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh66DZE-70BWio03tP5-wGsPL3tENm3ldZN1N_lEv2FSRssVvuLhmdXMWz-KrvOcGoduku_ucopl1bqPIINolUerrLbb2By3FMTZtbU_zkSDIywcEWA5ZdhAnxa70aMUX0Nfnu64Zb4ShJ/s1600-h/Picture+18.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204494649971939234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh66DZE-70BWio03tP5-wGsPL3tENm3ldZN1N_lEv2FSRssVvuLhmdXMWz-KrvOcGoduku_ucopl1bqPIINolUerrLbb2By3FMTZtbU_zkSDIywcEWA5ZdhAnxa70aMUX0Nfnu64Zb4ShJ/s400/Picture+18.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 521px; height: 323px;" /></a><br /><br />The cubistic, tinted acrylic chassis is available in several colors. The armboard for the 10,5’’ tonearm (specially optimized by <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span>) is also made from acrylic as is the platter mat atop the high-quality steel platter. Design integrity plus perfect finish in the manufacturer’s best tradition provide for a tremendously aesthetic ensemble.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFg6wNkfc06-gppJu1Bb85pI-kWvcIno9hB5f6HN6aisU0puaQaKZg9sZeQ8ijvqo_Qdt0M3o_9twOX2Cb23x_h9l3Wsazyk8t2uRA_8HPF6HqwWJ-8bU4RRZmxrQrpLg-29L8BUqKZziJ/s1600-h/Picture+20.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204496810340489170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFg6wNkfc06-gppJu1Bb85pI-kWvcIno9hB5f6HN6aisU0puaQaKZg9sZeQ8ijvqo_Qdt0M3o_9twOX2Cb23x_h9l3Wsazyk8t2uRA_8HPF6HqwWJ-8bU4RRZmxrQrpLg-29L8BUqKZziJ/s400/Picture+20.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 524px; height: 436px;" /></a><br /><br />As with all four <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span> models, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">vivo</span> is equipped with a special high-end, decoupled synchronous motor. An external high-end motor generator provides for the correct drive of all models and meets the highest playback demands.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Mondo</span>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBicnsPmGfxCiIZjuqgGHChhnnGLF6N-jt4jZFRXFeE86_9spJ0vw2Vy7k4TOht9t2yJ-rSjPf6drEEWw7HVC-tsk_vvJ3ZUTVi8TkbovUcnUX4VJYXho3lFbtU8rKCouqNP4CpuBi_BPy/s1600-h/mondo1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204497927031986210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBicnsPmGfxCiIZjuqgGHChhnnGLF6N-jt4jZFRXFeE86_9spJ0vw2Vy7k4TOht9t2yJ-rSjPf6drEEWw7HVC-tsk_vvJ3ZUTVi8TkbovUcnUX4VJYXho3lFbtU8rKCouqNP4CpuBi_BPy/s400/mondo1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 530px; height: 340px;" /></a><br /><br />The rectangular chassis is milled from a single piece of special steel. Powerful bass with ideal weight provides a perfect foundation for the mid-range and well articulated heights.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvPMqe-cU4yFrhul_p5HN6Q2lz2ZvVNWP4Ig7NAFJDN8oNgzhVsCM_C9y2So0o0Dwq1suifCQao2KSpDD316_bTnR3s96ycOk1QKNfJNIaoN1J8GoRGzm6yPddOmNhERGBAh90BuMO1c8/s1600-h/mondo_gr2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204498085945776194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWvPMqe-cU4yFrhul_p5HN6Q2lz2ZvVNWP4Ig7NAFJDN8oNgzhVsCM_C9y2So0o0Dwq1suifCQao2KSpDD316_bTnR3s96ycOk1QKNfJNIaoN1J8GoRGzm6yPddOmNhERGBAh90BuMO1c8/s400/mondo_gr2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 523px; height: 383px;" /></a><br /><br />The armboard, made from acrylic, is embedded into the chassis and integrates itself perfectly. The steel and acrylic topped platter produces an extremely low resonance combination. The steel feet rest upon precious special steel plates embedded with acrylic which are additionally optimized by a <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span> innovation.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyInkXVkp381mFLIuHlzvktnyJAt55iNvEw0LvZzp6SXpYQz4N9a-GEKCNJ5vuLsK0OBL0wVKKxu4fbTq3UMlAGNOibl2jukc01eJ2XgMofDYieUrbDFjIYvOMPHSSEeKZhyBsOyuSZf6/s1600-h/mondo_gr1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204498000046430258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyInkXVkp381mFLIuHlzvktnyJAt55iNvEw0LvZzp6SXpYQz4N9a-GEKCNJ5vuLsK0OBL0wVKKxu4fbTq3UMlAGNOibl2jukc01eJ2XgMofDYieUrbDFjIYvOMPHSSEeKZhyBsOyuSZf6/s400/mondo_gr1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 527px; height: 326px;" /></a><br /><br />The specially treated, freestanding synchronous motor, decoupled within the chassis, is controlled by an external high-end motor generator. It provides the correct drive for all models and helps produce superior dynamics and timing. In addition to a Graham Engineering Phantom B-44 tonearm, the basic configuration includes the <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span> MG1 – a state of the art titanium bodied pickup system.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">The Lusso</span>:<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-rsvniUSUWeMJEKGKC9jQ4THiOKWD98-KX4uxE_mev36jiU-Ub3DPpGfF_dEIf57v6jJPG7_pUGOAMExbXB2l-zUYQgTHCYYdeCOLnZGvKaiCYQHWZ86CgNCcRo8AkVuPx_HJfMC_YSl/s1600-h/lusso_gr1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204497231247284210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI-rsvniUSUWeMJEKGKC9jQ4THiOKWD98-KX4uxE_mev36jiU-Ub3DPpGfF_dEIf57v6jJPG7_pUGOAMExbXB2l-zUYQgTHCYYdeCOLnZGvKaiCYQHWZ86CgNCcRo8AkVuPx_HJfMC_YSl/s400/lusso_gr1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 495px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSixqX3iVN-q_6l4y8_GIjdlTC_1rizbm2yqjtw0cUz4_pvM0Bmf4qs0qn7_vVPLBr006-qYSFMKelL_QnGWaMl-pB9qcEDdG8SPDTR_44knu-C1LuNl6utZTk4I56ZPXq90OdecNEhJ2g/s1600-h/lusso1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204497063743559650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSixqX3iVN-q_6l4y8_GIjdlTC_1rizbm2yqjtw0cUz4_pvM0Bmf4qs0qn7_vVPLBr006-qYSFMKelL_QnGWaMl-pB9qcEDdG8SPDTR_44knu-C1LuNl6utZTk4I56ZPXq90OdecNEhJ2g/s400/lusso1.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 528px; height: 339px;" /></a><br /><br />The <span style="font-weight: bold;">lusso</span> is built upon alternate layers of aluminum and black acrylic, including the upside -down cone for the aluminum platter fitted with an acrylic platter. <span style="font-weight: bold;">The lusso</span> is driven by a newly developed, extremely precise high-end synchronous motor suspended within one of the cones. The cones, connected to each other, embrace height-adjustable feet that serve for perfect set-up. Even the carbon tonearm, mounted on a cone, demonstrates attention to detail and style.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpq7qJgfgd1-uyKhut9buu_uf67vv0gFz2ZklOnghUsuZLXe9zuV-FzEAs8gEQCkKeV1ozR_Yj8dLKzgUkgxdLF7laBxcWRbhgrYVWHBKAgUJokidVy2Pwf8NKuRaq3NETIssC3GJexlh/s1600-h/lusso_gr2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204497699398719506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpq7qJgfgd1-uyKhut9buu_uf67vv0gFz2ZklOnghUsuZLXe9zuV-FzEAs8gEQCkKeV1ozR_Yj8dLKzgUkgxdLF7laBxcWRbhgrYVWHBKAgUJokidVy2Pwf8NKuRaq3NETIssC3GJexlh/s400/lusso_gr2.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 391px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNm426ZEDbsGT9JtVy_08_xAOgx8PFxNX5bhp7WvAlnX85rWPw_12asUtRFLvhNGRzr3u0CH3FExAd0b0n2NjJuPULHm5cz_lyh6_zG2TA-jo_KzlZ9E9XbMh3Co2KZsw_OtPoCAEc_rTT/s1600-h/lusso_gr3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204497536189962242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNm426ZEDbsGT9JtVy_08_xAOgx8PFxNX5bhp7WvAlnX85rWPw_12asUtRFLvhNGRzr3u0CH3FExAd0b0n2NjJuPULHm5cz_lyh6_zG2TA-jo_KzlZ9E9XbMh3Co2KZsw_OtPoCAEc_rTT/s400/lusso_gr3.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; width: 526px; height: 516px;" /></a><br /><br />Sonically, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">lusso</span> carries you into a perfect world of sound:<br />Between precise, crystalline highs, and weighty bass is a generous, softly melting midrange that helps produce an ideal, musically balanced turntable. Both the base version of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">lusso</span> with three cones and the top-of-the-line model with four cones and two tonearms provide the perfect symbiosis of technique and design. The basic configuration consists of a 10’’ carbon arm from Da Vinci (model Nobile), and the MG1 from the <span style="font-weight: bold;">montegiro</span> family, a state-of-the-art pickup-system from titanium. The top-of-the-line model with four cones includes a 9" SME, model 5009 tonearm. Other armboards are available upon request.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.montegiro.de/">Montegiro</a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20yzItRreCFlyuRK1W0D4lgOXCDKaAGXE5gkL48tBNrK9MNChUHIVhTeSCYZ_heI8dvLLYhy86_g-elvgpqiLd1hA-_m375G7u8AADwVmg1-GgQFsaaAnC04Nvh5riLM_biOUgF54OODo/s1600-h/Picture+12.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204494267719849874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20yzItRreCFlyuRK1W0D4lgOXCDKaAGXE5gkL48tBNrK9MNChUHIVhTeSCYZ_heI8dvLLYhy86_g-elvgpqiLd1hA-_m375G7u8AADwVmg1-GgQFsaaAnC04Nvh5riLM_biOUgF54OODo/s400/Picture+12.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 137px;" /></a><br /><span class="copy1">Contact info:<br />Dattenberg GmbH<br />Zum Ludwigstal 10-12 · 45527 Hattingen | Germany<br />Tel.: 0 23 24/ 93 32-0 · Fax: 0 23 24/ 93 32-33</span>

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Wireless Speakers That Go From 0-60 As Fast As You Can Say "Ferrari"

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfsN-ifxKYA3nAaw_wMwIV38-h8gMt7kH9qvMYcKdOWhvBFNwT5KF5dcF_i5fHGAjSLyPING1mUGDoHtIdSijjKv8AVztJ2lQjpN1PdQeI49SXwrMynhCw0RB4vE_Z9_1-hlpYqym77-Q/s1600-h/Picture+28.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188140213839378786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKfsN-ifxKYA3nAaw_wMwIV38-h8gMt7kH9qvMYcKdOWhvBFNwT5KF5dcF_i5fHGAjSLyPING1mUGDoHtIdSijjKv8AVztJ2lQjpN1PdQeI49SXwrMynhCw0RB4vE_Z9_1-hlpYqym77-Q/s400/Picture+28.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 256px;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQkyJ1mP1EqhMPlMzGRbjOeZ5eZZdoANne8DeEMucR9jw7_M2BrmhpI2U90EZLQ6yF5_-c5J-I_gFGWgiWQENTvLCxZO3tCAvwu5a_haC51J1300dfrlEGnSJybbUGdvOICHmv1oD0AEL/s1600-h/Picture+25.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188138500147427634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQkyJ1mP1EqhMPlMzGRbjOeZ5eZZdoANne8DeEMucR9jw7_M2BrmhpI2U90EZLQ6yF5_-c5J-I_gFGWgiWQENTvLCxZO3tCAvwu5a_haC51J1300dfrlEGnSJybbUGdvOICHmv1oD0AEL/s400/Picture+25.png" style="cursor: pointer; width: 254px; height: 256px;"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLyA_U5o9B5mr3eT3-N_4XRFAfyzvBLgHAmBQjqZahY7Fl9ps7GKG7Xx5huJ_lfyUIqpO8A1rTayzz7mVqPmbfiwfSuczczjnJA_H6FywlqIMoTxN6fziXjPLTqAS9ZbCyvUgmqzVLqrr/s1600-h/Picture+26.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188139049903241538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmLyA_U5o9B5mr3eT3-N_4XRFAfyzvBLgHAmBQjqZahY7Fl9ps7GKG7Xx5huJ_lfyUIqpO8A1rTayzz7mVqPmbfiwfSuczczjnJA_H6FywlqIMoTxN6fziXjPLTqAS9ZbCyvUgmqzVLqrr/s400/Picture+26.png" style="cursor: pointer;"></a><br /><br />David Weiner Ventures has licensed the latest Ferrai branded luxury product; home audio speakers called ART.Engine. The wireless speakers house 18 drivers and four 200 watt digital built-in amps and are available in 4 color schemes (made to match ferrari colors, of course). You can transfer music wirelessly to them from your computer or 802.11 wifi enabled devices.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_LVkYEY1dM8yxhvmt4guAUfXxTVhbS7Q_-qWU6vICfwUKs8RvJb0x2LTHCyKxWHO4ApxT-QubZp8FAO1-r7ZMaFehrVlQDWNoip12uvrhl_lPf4yPq1ITed7Re_rLaWNhTlKyWFSesVX/s1600-h/Picture+22.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188138336938670370" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf_LVkYEY1dM8yxhvmt4guAUfXxTVhbS7Q_-qWU6vICfwUKs8RvJb0x2LTHCyKxWHO4ApxT-QubZp8FAO1-r7ZMaFehrVlQDWNoip12uvrhl_lPf4yPq1ITed7Re_rLaWNhTlKyWFSesVX/s400/Picture+22.png" style="cursor: pointer;"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASXsaTwmvMi7T0zuugrNRZCShD7LLATD07HtriiR0QPpF-ViGUZmtFaZ8H-xsns2EdnMYCP_A79Cgadwcs4opH3ZoXMef52AihF1PrrXonySdHqUs7MTgAfYIL7u-e2Ct7qulNfQ2g9Pg/s1600-h/Picture+27.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188139170162325842" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiASXsaTwmvMi7T0zuugrNRZCShD7LLATD07HtriiR0QPpF-ViGUZmtFaZ8H-xsns2EdnMYCP_A79Cgadwcs4opH3ZoXMef52AihF1PrrXonySdHqUs7MTgAfYIL7u-e2Ct7qulNfQ2g9Pg/s400/Picture+27.png" style="cursor: pointer;"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Prk_kVGmXkfY6PVYw1bSBpXDuNUZT2H-gdB6PzT21APMB4o5diH4WQIDohN3I48nawXJql02J0xB_DsuM-42RgOS-0s8cAq3MqG3qh85sj2pasJjf3W9dxESzI4CoMVSzng_yH9Dg3_9/s1600-h/Picture+23.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188137864492267794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7Prk_kVGmXkfY6PVYw1bSBpXDuNUZT2H-gdB6PzT21APMB4o5diH4WQIDohN3I48nawXJql02J0xB_DsuM-42RgOS-0s8cAq3MqG3qh85sj2pasJjf3W9dxESzI4CoMVSzng_yH9Dg3_9/s400/Picture+23.png" style="cursor: pointer;"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMmKd_MfCx_A3x6SnowwOVui5Tpyx4C2q2pnDS-MXtnIHErFscrlzHO5mtuQ2Fjpd2BSu08gL4WGqO5yC3VE_ntNigOwG40l_1ChomjTrCDQCznZQJtJXL1lu8gygqum9Ic1PhGu5eNYe/s1600-h/Picture+24.png" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5188137452175407362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNMmKd_MfCx_A3x6SnowwOVui5Tpyx4C2q2pnDS-MXtnIHErFscrlzHO5mtuQ2Fjpd2BSu08gL4WGqO5yC3VE_ntNigOwG40l_1ChomjTrCDQCznZQJtJXL1lu8gygqum9Ic1PhGu5eNYe/s400/Picture+24.png" style="cursor: pointer;"></a><br /><br />Only 1000 units of these have been made. 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