Wadia Digital Intuition 01Price: $8000

Website: www.wadia.com

Hans said: Hardcore audiophiles may scoff at such a product, but I’m confident that the Intuition 01 will resonate with far more potential buyers than the average integrated amplifier. Well played, Wadia.

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The gist: Daring industrial design wrapped around a really good-sounding product.