Case-Real Elekit Tube Amplifier
January 19, 2010 // Design + Music + Technology





It’s kind of hard to believe, but I’ve found a worthy counterpart to Joey Roth’s beautiful ceramic speakers. This Case-Real Elekit tube amplifier was designed by Koichi Futatsumata and features a metal body (aluminum?) with two beautiful tubes sticking out of the top. This is definitely the grandchild of Dieter Rams. The simple design is perfect, there aren’t a ton of buttons and doodads to screw around with, exactly what this world filled with remotes with thousands of buttons needs. Keep it simple, stupid.

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Bobby

  1. I want. Absolutely breathtaking.

    Comment by Jon Mutch — January 19, 2010 #

  2. my dad builds and restores old tube amps for a living. he’s amazing. i’m sure he’ll be interested in this charming amp.

    Comment by Kate — January 19, 2010 #

  3. Aren’t those Roth speakers powered already?

    Comment by Brian Park — January 19, 2010 #

  4. @Brian – Yeah, they are, I would just love to have more pretty things.

    Comment by Bobby — January 19, 2010 #

  5. Anyone have a link to an online store that carries this?

    Comment by Raf — January 19, 2010 #

  6. My my, wouldn’t this look stunning next to a turntable.

    Comment by Kirk — January 20, 2010 #

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