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The Cyclicality of Black Vs Silver


Lately, I can't decide if I prefer the silver or black faceplates which are available for my various Audio Research components.

This reminds me that just like car manufacturers, audio companies seem to go back and forth between silver and black cases, no doubt to try and grab the market's attention with something "new"?

Personally, I can't stand silver or chrome trim on any cars made after about 1975, but I notice that some new cars are going back to chrome trim around the windows.

What are your thoughts on silver? Black? Or God forbid, iPod or 1980's Adcom white?

What makes for the most timelessly stylish audio components?

Happy Thanksgiving,
cwlondon
xti16
1,525 posts
 
Chalk up another vote for black. Personally I don't want my equipment to 'stick out like a sore thumb'. I do like silver but just not in my house.
theduke
372 posts
 
That Audio Research silver faceplate; there's something iconic about it. I think it's the American standard for hi-fi equipment styling. Kind of like the Coca-Cola logo.
rakuennow
81 posts
 
At the risk of sounding.... it depends on how well it compliments your room.
entrope
482 posts
 
Black never goes out of style and always matches.
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tom6897
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I like equipment that combines the best of both... black with silver controls or vise versa. Some components can pull off using a touch of fine wood also. Quality and pride of ownership can make owning a well conceived mixture of components very rewarding.
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