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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
musicpod
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My current system is pretty much all black. Except my speakers, they have a cherry wood finisgh.

My prior system was pretty much all silver. At the time I never seemed to mind the silver but now much prefer the black. For me I like the subdued, understated look that black provides.

An exception is that I like the Conrad Johnson colors.
isochronism
2,893 posts
 
I like my audio components the same way I like my women.... strong and black! No, wait..... that's how I like my COFFEE. (nevermind, I need a cup)
gkella
50 posts
 
I always seem to gravitate to black.
Recently purchased an Usher amp amd pre amp insilver.
My OPPO blu ray and Rega CD player are black.
I like having both together.
They don't seem to clash.
Glen
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