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Faceplates Silver or Black???????

What is your preference? Or, does it even matter?

The preferred 'faceplate color' pendulum sweeps back and forth over the years. Often, leaving us with a mixture of components.

Does anyone else take aesthetics into account when deciding on component selection?

Would you consider NOT purchasing the piece you know you want or know you should have, but couldn't pull the trigger because it didn't match your system?

Any other "sick puppies" out here?

Thoughts on where the trend is taking us now?
bhpedalpusher
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
All my electronics are in black.
The two exceptions are a used PS Audio I bought used. Since it weighs 80lbs, and never did come in black, and I could go pick it up instead of shipping it ..I bought it.
And same thing for my Furman REF 20i conditioner, another 80lbs another used could go pick up
They both sit hidden behind stuff anyway..
So I am pretty dihard black faceplate junkie.
wolf_garcia
4,650 posts
 
Silver (my preamp is silver as there was no other option) is easier to find if stumbling around in the dark, and absorbs less heat in direct sunlight when outside, which it never is. The rest of my stuff is black, because it's more slimming and makes me seem like a better person than I actually am, so there's that. Also, on an unrelated note, I just bought a new motorcycle that is black and silver and chrome. A win win win.
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nonoise
4,382 posts
 
I can go with either color as long as it has a matte finish. I never liked the shiny stuff, except for knobs and buttons for that added contrast.
What would be better is a matte finish contrasted with a satin finish for the controls. I prefer subtle over flashy.

All the best,
Nonoise
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Black, it permits the equipment to disappear and not distract from the listening.
notbananas
17 posts
 
A can of spray paint from Home Depot will let me match either black or silver or gold!

(just kidding!)

Performance and sound is the ultimate judge deciding if I buy or not. Unlike women, cosmetics have no bearing on my choice.

(I hope my wife doesn't read this ;-)
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