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?

sagger02-04-2025 7:21pm

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hanksjb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1 posts 02-05-2025 at 12:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Black is beautiful!
builder3 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 770 posts 02-05-2025 at 01:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Silver, since day one, in the '70's.
max_sansui Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 02-05-2025 at 01:48pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I prefere black, as silver is a visual distraction from the music being played.
dlevi67 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 54 posts 02-05-2025 at 02:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Definitely agree with @jwei's recall that it is cyclical. In the UK, I would say that at the moment 'premium' comes in silver; 20 years ago, it was black (and 20 years earlier, it was again silver). Personally, don't care. I have a mixture, depending on what I find/is available/cheaper.
rick_n Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 244 posts 02-05-2025 at 02:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with @max_sansui Black, out of sight, out of mind. I just want to hear the music! Cheers

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