For the conneisseur who treats gourmet cooking like high end audio: plumbing the depths of marginal returns for the ultimate in status. $300 US, 18lb of billet-like steel construction, available with matching "value priced" Espresso machine, waffle maker, and other appliances.
Why an 18lb 4 slice toaster? Simple. Why not!
Goes well with your Meridian, McIntosh, Mark Levinson, or Krell audio components. If you don't have one, at least you can aspire to own one, even if it means putting of on the Wusthof steak knife set. It will make your toast with rhythm and pace, airy highs, and velvety smoothness.
http://proline.kitchenaid.com/counter_top/2_4_slice_toaster_detail.asp
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