GamuT (yes, the T is capitalized) is moving into new territory with their Phi series of classy speakers - from Phi 3 (shown) all the way up to the Phi 7 with 6 drivers a side. It's always unique to see how different companies deal with the standard box design and the new GamuTs are a winner, in my opinion. The Phi's zebra wood, hard edges and unique proportions will match your Charles Eames Lounge Chair perfectly (or Ikea Kamphenshfusten euro-womb, in my case).

If you're not familiar with the GamuT family, know that they started with a series of now-legendary solid state amps. These aren't your SS amps of yore (Krell or Levinson) but new flavors for those burned on the old school sound. As you may know, I'm a huge fan of companies that make full synergistic systems and GamuT is filling all my fantasies with their new lines of speakers.

They hired in a man from the Scan Speak labs to get his wood-tuning game on. If you're not hip to Scan Speak, think of them as the Pirelli of audio, except drivers instead of tires. You'll find Scan Speak drivers in Wilson, Sonus Faber and many, many others. The much more expensive L series speakers are unbelievably gorgeous but cost upwards of $15k (check out our GamuT HE show coverage). Just about every show report at other publications gives love to the GamuT room. They know how to put on a good show.

No prices yet, but let's hope this marks a trend of lower priced GamuT goods. Their only integrated amp runs $9800, sadly. And check out the GamuT site for some Christmas gift ideas. Is that $20k worth of gear under the Christmas tree? I need to switch families.