what is more popular silver or black face plates


It seemed back in the 80's & 90's most high end components were black. Although some components today still offer black finishes it seems silver is now more popular. What are your thoughts & color preference?

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Black

The Rolling Stones had it right from the start!

I see silver face plates

and want to paint them black

no champagne or gold for me

it’s got to be flat black

i see my line of gear

and they’re all painted black

I returned the silverl amp

and exchanged it for black

changed my return address

so it never can come back

 

well you get the idea

 

 

 

 

I have no preference.  My AV system is all black faceplates but my music system has more silver than black.  I have the impression that black is standard for professional installations while silver has an aesthetic more suitable for residential systems.

Anyhow, here's an earlier thread on the subject:

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-cyclicality-of-black-vs-silver

I prefer black.  I have low level lighting in my listening room and black matte virtually disappears which is what I want.  

BLACK !!!

But have a White Turntable and White Subs to Accent The Look! 🎹 🔲 👍