Love it, or Hate it ? (wood trim)

Ahh, man. My first receiver, a Yamaha CR-820...that was a beauty. Brushed aluminum faceplate, large knobs, soft green lamp light dial, and the feel of wood, a darker-than-amber color; rich and warm to the touch and to the eye. This receiver and the various amps and receivers that followed-a Marantz 1040 integrated, a Kenwood something-or-other, some big ol' honkin' Pioneer receiver that weighed a ton, even a super-styled, sci-fi-hi-fi Bang & Olufsen 1900 with its faux dark cherry laminate- all of these groovy old pieces made me happy to spin record after record every day, lovin' the music and beam with pride as I knew that I had something special 'cause it looked, well, expensive- like furniture but better! On these dreamy old pieces I say- YES! to wood. As for the new stuff, those tube amps comin' out of China and Italy, well, not so much. No.
Cheers from Austin, Texas!

Guess I have to say "love" - I've often found that when faced with the prospect of getting some trim, I really just can't help but getting wood.

Zaikesman - LOL!

anyone remember those station wagons with the wood siding? ridiculous.

I would say I dislike in most cases although the wood remote from Unico is pretty cool. I have an open mind though.

Neutral, USA. If it's tastefully done, all take it. I tend to prefer polished chrome and similar finishes.