Audio Research...

Thanks. On second thought, I prefer black. Hopefully, if the need arises down the road, someone else will too. Oh, the reason? Black almost disappears at the end of my listening room. I don't really like staring at the equipment that much as I listen. I normally turn the CD player's display off too. Come to think of it, seems more magical and less mechanical if the speakers and equipment are at the dark end of the room and do a disappearing act. Just a quirk, I guess. At any rate thanks for your opinions.

It really does not matter in terms of resale. If someone is looking for one and there are not many to choose from, I am guessing, the faceplate color will be less important.

If you are buying new, ask your dealer which he sells more of, or, call Leonard at ARC and ask him. I am sure that will be a very enlightening phone call (What, we have different faceplate colors?). :)

do blonds or brunettes have more fun? I suppose it all depends. I have noticed that silver is gaining in popularity check some of the recent brit amps from Arcam, Creek, MF they all look pretty smart in silver.

The silver or black face is just a matter of preference. Personally, the silver face is harder to scratch, if by some reason that should happen.

I like black and won't even consider buying a silver faceplate either new or used, but that is just my own personal preference