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Suggestions for side wood panel selection / choice for a custom 2A3 build...

The main chassis will be metal.  Left and right sides will be wood.

Current options for the main chassis are black powder coated steel, anodized / brushed aluminium, or stainless steel.

I'm looking for suggestions on wood (type / color / grain) pairings for each metal chassis type / finish?

Your favorite(s) be they commercial or custom builds? If you have images to share, even better!!!

My preference is for understated, refined, and modern...

At present, I do not need to match with an audio rack or console or other furniture / room color choices.

Thanks!

[Note: this is a 4 chassis build]
david_ten
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tomic601
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fun project, the word of wood is vast...me, I prefer figure, strange grain, Beetle  tracks, sap wood...the more character the better

My latest project ( you can see photo in my Casa Pacifica ) system pics is Ambrosia Maple Herron preamp faceplate to match my Vandersteens....I can PM you contact for the guy on audiogon who did work...

have fun !!!!

Jim
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mscetal
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I built my tube preamp with anodized black aluminum top and maple chassis frame.  I like the finished 


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jond
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@testpilot  I like the copper/ebony idea that does look great!  @david_ten I love the 2a3 tube who's building your amps?
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@tomic601 Thanks, I checked out your Casa Pacifica page. Very nice! Awesome views as well. : )

@mscetal Anodized black aluminium is a contender. Your choice of finish for your Aikido Pre is really, really sharp. Thanks.
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