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Linn Sondek LP12 Turntable
by Evan Orensten
Words like "standard" and "reference" are often used when describing the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable. First introduced in 1972 and tweaked (on the inside) over the last three decades, it remains a much loved (and occasionally hated) icon in the serious hi-fi scene.
We're not qualified to extol about its technical benefits (or failures); we'll leave that up to the hi-fi aficionados. But we will tell you that it's music to our ears (and eyes), and rightfully earns a spot in the CH Classics library.
Setting yourself up is no casual affair. The turntable (around $2,000) requires the Linn Lingo power supply (around $1,500). You'll need a cartridge (Linn's Akiva will set you back around $3,000) a phono preamp (Linn's Linto will set you back another $1,600) and speakers (sky's the limit).
The Linn Sondek LP12 turntable comes in Black Ash, American Cherry, Rosenut, Maple and Walnut.
Sonoma Pomegranate Syrups
by Ami Kealoha
More than a passing fad, the tart flavor of pomegranate has gone from hot trend to an ingredient found in Sonoma Syrup takes pomegranate one step further with infused simple syrups in Pomegranate Chocolate and Pomegranate Orange. Either option makes for an effortless signature drink—just shake one ounce of syrup with three ounces of vodka with ice, strain and serve. The syrups are also a simple way to doctor up iced tea, lemonade, or to make easy sparkling cocktails when mixed with champagne or sparkling water. And, unlike fresh juices, they do not need to be refrigerated, so you can keep simple syrups in your bar. Made from little more than pomegranate juice and cane sugar, one tablespoon has a daily serving of vitamin C, not to mention the antioxidants. The latest in a line of 15 syrups that includes other exotic palate pleasers, such as White Ginger, Lavender, Vanilla Bean and Black Currant, pick them up from Sonoma Syrup for $8 or look for them at branches of Whole Foods and Williams-Sonoma.
by Amy Sherman
Modern Convenience Inside Skates
by Josh Rubin
At the ICFF a couple years back, Modern Convenience's Naugahyde-upholstered skateboards caught our eye for the way they make a familiar object into a sculptural toy. Now this fresh lemon-lime colorway is available exclusively at Coolestshop for $525 and for another $500 you can pick up the coordinating Formula Werks custom-painted New Balance 574s. More images of the board here.
Also on Cool Hunting: ICFF Preview: Didi Dunphy's Embroidered Long Board
adidas Materials of the World
by Josh Rubin
Celebrating unique cultures of the world, adidas' Fall/Winter 2006 collection features a line of sneakers and clothing made out of fabrics sourced from Japan, China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey and Mexico. Often at least partially handmade, the traditional fabrics bring an old world feel to classic adidas looks, like this China bomber jacket and Japan sneaker (which is pair number one of 200). The Japan series is the most limited and priciest, so start staking out Alife, Dave's Quality Meat, HUF, Kendo, Undefeated, Union, Shoebiz, Just Be, Harputs, Kicks Hawaii, and St. Alfred, as the goods trickle out from now until October. Apparel prices range from $240-900 and footwear starts at $100 and goes up to $300. More images after the jump.
Lee West
by Evan Orensten
Lee West is a young English designer who has been working in Paris since 2000. He's quickly made a name for himself "Create(ing) useful objects with maximum material quality" for Ligne Roset, Cinna, Arc international, Paco Rabanne perfumes and Seiko. We like his sensibility for organic forms and mirrored surfaces.
Here are a few of his works (more after the jump):
His Boss table lamp in double cased white and transparent cut glass for Cinna, above right, and his Supernova floor lamp in triplex glass from Cinna, above left
You can get in touch with Lee at lawest_2000 [at] yahoo [dot] com
