And here we are again, browsing the Home Entertainment Show in New York City for more wild-looking — and wildlly expensive — A/V gear. We weren't disappointed, and after the link you'll find a nice batch of component-riffic eye candy. Keep the drool to a minimum, kids… this stuff is delicate.

Soundmatters' SLIMstage40 single-speaker home theater solution. It really works!

Bellari tube VP 129 Headphone Amp makes even iPods sound good.

Rogue Audio with Eggleston Works speakers — not for your garage.

Sound Smith's wood enclosures are a natural alternative to sterile metal.

Krell Evolution One: Still the heavyweight of high-end amplification.

— pics by Ken Sander