Does it really cost more than $100-$150 for both the 950 and 770 to have a decent(not flashy)finish, say like the clone Sherbourn? Does anybody have a thourgh knowledge in production that can shed some light here pls.

Just recieved my 950/7100 a week and a half ago and was aware of the looks criticisms before buying. As an ex-Mcintosh owner-- what a feast for the eyes!!-- I wasn't sure how my eyes would respond to this visual change. My eyes , when asked didn't mind it one bit (thanks eyes). After HEARING this new combo my ears thanked my eyes for their support. However, I was a tad bit worried when a friend of mine who is a current Mac owner would have a different opinion when he came over to see/hear the new system. Boy are both my eyes and ears happy-- he loved the sound and felt that it looked fine although very un-Macish. So now I know it's not just me.

By the way, both my nose and mouth informed me that they agreed with the ears , were happy that the eyes threw in their support and knew before the friend arrived that he would approve and were miffed that their opinion was unasked for.

And for those who read this, we (the above parts) ARE in therapy.

LOVE MY OUTLAW.

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Just recieved my 950/7100 a week and a half ago and was aware of the looks criticisms before buying. As an ex-Mcintosh owner-- what a feast for the eyes!!-- I wasn't sure how my eyes would respond to this visual change. My eyes , when asked didn't mind it one bit (thanks eyes). After HEARING this new combo my ears thanked my eyes for their support. However, I was a tad bit worried when a friend of mine who is a current Mac owner would have a different opinion when he came over to see/hear the new system. Boy are both my eyes and ears happy-- he loved the sound and felt that it looked fine although very un-Macish. So now I know it's not just me.

By the way, both my nose and mouth informed me that they agreed with the ears , were happy that the eyes threw in their support and knew before the friend arrived that he would approve and were miffed that their opinion was unasked for.

And for those who read this, we (the above parts) ARE in therapy.

LOVE MY OUTLAW.

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Isn't the smell that new equipment leaves in the room for a few days nice?

I care very little about aesthetics.. the 950 could have had jagged edges and been painted orange with pink highlights... or even for that matter just not had a case, and I still would have bought it for the performance......

Wish I had your kind of appetite for the Outlaw aesthetics!

“orange with pink highlights” Eek! two of my detested colors! On that my can of Krylon would come out!

“and was aware of the looks criticisms before buying” My eyes asked your eyes and agree. I was very worried about this one before receiving shipment, and much preferred more machined silver finishes.
As I posted once before (luck of the draw) I ended up with black faceplates across the board at the current time. Which I have grown to love, and was very displeased to only be able to purchase a ‘silver’ STB, which screwed up the whole effect. (it went back for now….decorating issue solved).

Currently my ‘rig’ spread on 6 racks (3 and 3) impresses and amazes the lay ears/eyes that come by ceaselessly. (and these lay people are always asking……”How, much did you spend on that!”) So I’d say the Outlaw is a perfect, as we say here, 10 footer). And it takes a back seat (as it should in my book) to the display which is stationed just above.

I stamped my foot on the volume knob here, and worried without (admitting it) about the looks. I was afraid if I brought up looks among audiophiles they’d tell me to go paint my nails or something!
I’m playing with these comments really, - because I know how much you (we all) admire machining, bulk, heft, design, weight, substance, shape, form, and quality.

For me it just became a non-issue in its physical reality once in the room.
Would be happy if Outlaw charges more to source higher-end cosmetics (for those it offends and to please a larger consumer base). If it helps to share the joy, I'm for it.

It was just better in person than I expected - For me, - the ears have it. (Tango is there room in therapy for one more?)

This thread is not about how the Outlaw sounds or performs but rather how it looks.

In that case, not withstanding sound and performance, the equipment looks great to me, green buttons and all.

P”oligize for dragging sound in, but thought Tango’s post was funny and reflected almost exactly my own purchasing experience. When I consider a buy, - it’s a ‘collection of factors’ as balanced against each other, which shall tip the scale towards a demo or not.

“I think it is time to change that ugly logo & cosmetics of Outlaw. Do you agree?”
A) It is an impossible task to please everyone, but is preferable to try to please the majority. (unless I’m in the minority. )
B) I thought the facade would be an issue for me pre purchase, this concern evaporated post purchase.
C) I am not against any cosmetic changes the Outlaws wish to apply, if prospective owners are consensual that a probable price bracket incremental increase would be an acceptable tradeoff, adding desired value to the purchase.

Always possible to make two different finishes and let the consumers choose which they want. Example Rotel, Anthem et al. finishes available, black and silver. How about such a choice of finishes with Outlaw?