What’s Haute: 5 Luxury Home Entertainment Pieces with Old-School Charm

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STEINWAY & SONS STEINWAY SPIRIO MODEL B: $116,500

Steinway & Sons has had a reputation for being the world’s premier piano manufacturer since it was founded in 1853 in New York. They recently announced their most innovative piano in over 70 years: the Steinway Spirio. This significant step in piano engineering provides an unparalleled musical experience. It will create the most accurate reproduction of live performances ever achieved on a Steinway & Sons piano. This new technology is the result of a partnership with Wayne Stahnke. The system’s superior playback is due to the combination of numerous patented developments, including closed-loop proportional pedaling, immunity to varying line voltage, sophisticated thermal compensation and proprietary high-resolution drive techniques.

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VPI AVENGER REFERENCE TURNTABLE: $18,000

After more than a decade in the making, the VPI Avenger Reference Turntable is finally revolutionizing music. The framework of the VPI Avenger boasts two layers of acrylic with a layer of aluminum bonded in the middle. Damping material is placed between layers, locked in by three isolation steel corner posts, three bolts and the massive bearing assembly. The corner posts that hold the tonearms have adjustable machined knobs, giving the user the ability to seamlessly raise and lower the height to level the table. We could go on forever about the intricate fixations that make up this exemplary vinyl player. At the end of the day, it’s the modern meets old-school way to fill your world with music today.

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BARNEYS NEW YORK CHROME ALLIGATOR CHESS SET: $1,250

Life is like a game of chess. If you want to live luxuriously, your chess set should probably reflect that. The Chrome Alligator Chess Set is the perfect upscale entertainment piece to balance out your home.
It is understated, minimalist and is designed to complement any and every design scheme. The black-and-white set is equipped with a crocodile leather wrapper board, smooth leather playing squares and leather-wrapped playing pieces with chrome identifiers. It offers the kind of craftsmanship that could only be made in, you guessed it, Italy. Next time you’re considering buying a new toy for your abode, go old-school with this haute set.

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JERSEY JACK PINBALL 75TH ANNIVERSARY WIZARD OF OZ PINBALL MACHINE: $9,500

Jersey Jack Pinball is bringing a timeless form of entertainment back to life right across the bridge in New Jersey. As pioneers of the industry, they have brought pinball into the 21st century with the implementation of HD LCD Monitors, RGB LED Lights and custom mechanical toys into the classic machines. This sensory overload promises to engage millennial attention as well as rekindle relationships with the game’s oldest fans. The 75th Anniversary Wizard of Oz Model not only brings pinball back to life but encapsulates a legendary tale in a tangible 3-D form. This pinball machine is a true testament to a story and game that we’ll never forget.

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BLATT BILLIARDS THE NEW YORKER POOL TABLE: $32,500

Blatt Billiards has been at the forefront for creating beautifully crafted pool tables since 1923. Perhaps what makes them so special is their commitment to never compromising their materials and craftsmanship. Their 93-year-old construction methods create timelessly unique pool tables. The New Yorker Pool Table is an Art Deco-inspired masterpiece. The table is polished and brushed in stainless steel with high gloss black polyester finish. It is the perfect centerpiece for your home whether you are a pool player or not. It acts a work of art as well as a source of entertainment