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McIntosh MC-225, Garrard 301, Scott 222, and the Quad ESL-63.
Some audio products never seem to get old and can hold up over years and decades. Give us an example of timeless design for an audio product.
Halcro dm10 preamp (definitely not forgetting the phono stage). This single box unit is still a killer. This is one product that I think will be around for years to come and still sound great! And not forgetting my dear old LP12 Linn turntable. I've been with her longer than my former marriageand she still gives me plenty, and I mean plenty, of enjoyment!
MBL Radialstrahler 101: The pods are timeless, whether you have the old models without subwoofer or the new ones with subwoofer (101D and later). McIntosh Amp MC 1000: Typical McIntosh design at its best. No thrills, just power and quality. And the best for both: the sound is timeless.
Universally, the Linn LP12 turntable is the foremost example of a timeless classic. But other products that have stood the test of time are the BBC LS3/5a in its many variations, McIntosh tube amps and many designs from Audio Research, most notably AR300MkII power amp.
Cary Audio 805 SET ampshow many other amps from every company had come and gone while the 805 has remained virtually unchanged in styling and approach? In their various incarnations: Watt/Puppy speakers from Wilson and the Naim Nait stand out as permanent members of the audiophile world.
There are a lot of obvious products, but I think Simon Yorke's S7 deserves consideration. Incredibly simple implementation of the high mass approach without going overboard. Also, I think the 47 Labs Flatfish transport is certainly bound for classic status among those who appreciate the unique design.