what is more popular silver or black face plates

I'm grew up as a teen in the 70s and 80s and appreciate all things chrome and silver and anything contemporary. I have a Marantz 1180DC Integrated amplifier and I see this 1180DC amp as work of art from the past. When I first purchased the Marantz amp back in 2010, I thought the 1180DC as just another silver faceplate amp, but as time moved on, I've learned to appreciate the beauty of this amp like all other classic audio equipment, automobiles, and motorcycles from the 60s, 70s, and the 80s where chrome (or silver) brings out its beauty.

Silver, since day one, in the '70's.

Evidence?

***champagne***

Beautiful and different 🙂

I like my components like I like my wheels:  beautiful and shiny, but not too shiny like chrome.  Black is too muted and easy to lose sight of.

I think the rest of the room and furniture matter, too, especially regarding wood and finish choices.  Black seems to do alright with shabby sheek antique furniture.

it amazes me all the reasons people have for their choices. As I am seriously considering the purchase of a Marantz HT processor and it comes in both colors, I am strongly considering the silver just because I think it looks better and is less likely to show dust and fingerprints. I’ve had a bunch of black equipment in the past and while it was ok, it was never a big deal to me either way. Its more important that the equipment work than look good.