NAK Studio Designs a Hi-Fi Stack You’ll Actually Want to Showcase

Imagine a hi-fi system so stylish and tactile, it deserves a spot in your living room spotlight, not hidden away behind closed doors.

Reimagining Hi-Fi Gear: From Hidden Boxes to Center Stage

If you’re like me, you’ve probably noticed how most hi-fi equipment tends to look like anonymous black rectangles — functional but uninspiring. Even in rooms where every piece of furniture is carefully curated, the amps and speakers often feel like eyesores, shoved into cabinets or corners to stay out of sight. It’s a shame, really, because the heart and soul of music listening deserve more than just tolerance — they deserve celebration.

Enter Antoine Brieux of NAK Studio, who dared to ask: what if your hi-fi stack wasn’t something to hide, but something you’d actually want to display? His design approach treats the integrated amplifier, speakers, and turntable as a unified family, where color, tactility, and proportion get just as much love as the sound quality itself. The result is a system that feels just as intentional and inviting as the music it plays.

A Closer Look at the Amplifier: A Control Column to Love

Unlike the usual flat front panels cluttered with tiny knobs and buttons, the integrated amplifier here is a low, solid block with a distinctive ribbed cylinder grafted onto one corner. This cylinder isn’t just a volume knob; it’s a full control column designed for precision and tactile pleasure. Instead of fumbling around, your hand finds a clear, satisfying place to adjust volume, inputs, and tone — a welcome change from the usual hunt-and-peck.

The amplifier also features a tall monochrome display beside the cylinder, elegantly showing track information, a large dB scale, and twin bar-graph meters that dance along with the music. Whether you’re switching from phono to TV, Bluetooth, or USB, everything feels calm and legible — more like a serene dashboard than a tech manual on legs.

Speakers That Speak Color and Personality

Now, let’s talk speakers. Each is a rounded rectangle with a single driver and tweeter inside — pretty classic, right? But these aren’t your average black boxes. NAK Studio finishes them in mixable Pantone colors, inviting you to treat them as bold color accents in your room. Fancy a pop of teal to complement a splash of orange? Or maybe matching your shelf or wall color? These speakers become part of your room’s personality, not just an afterthought.

This playful approach reminds me of how music itself is a vivid experience — why shouldn’t the gear reflect that joy?

The Turntable: A Perfect Match and Visual Anchor

The turntable shares the same footprint as the amplifier, and its design complements the cylindrical theme with a straight arm and exposed suspension pillars. When stacked, the components form a tidy, modular tower that feels intentional and refined — like part of a custom furniture piece crafted for both records and streaming.

It’s easy to imagine this setup anchoring a sideboard or desk, making your listening area feel welcoming and well-thought-out rather than just functional.

Design That Invites Interaction and Compliments Your Space

NAK Studio’s concept challenges the notion that audio gear must be hidden away or look technical and intimidating. Instead, it invites touch, interaction, and visual play with colors that complement your room’s palette.

This is not just a fantasy setup; it feels like how hi-fi systems should have evolved all along — a true fusion of function, form, and feel that makes audio gear something you’re proud to display and interact with every day.

"The controls invite touch, the colors play with the room, and the stack looks as considered as the music it is built to play." – Antoine Brieux

FAQ

• What makes NAK Studio’s hi-fi design unique?
  The system integrates amplifier, speakers, and turntable as a unified design family, focusing on tactile controls, visual appeal, and color customization, unlike typical black-box gear.
• How does the control column improve user experience?
  The ribbed cylinder offers precise, satisfying adjustments for volume and tone in one ergonomic control, replacing tiny, scattered knobs or touch screens.
• Can the speakers’ colors be customized?
  Yes! The speakers come in mixable Pantone colors, allowing you to personalize them to match or accentuate your room’s décor.
• Is this design available for purchase?
  Currently, NAK Studio’s hi-fi stack is a concept design, showcasing what future audio hardware could look like when style meets sound.
• How does the turntable complement the rest of the system?
  The turntable shares design cues like exposed suspension pillars and cylindrical elements, visually anchoring the stack and maintaining cohesive aesthetics.

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