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Suggestions for side wood panel selection / choice for a custom 2A3 build...

The main chassis will be metal.  Left and right sides will be wood.

Current options for the main chassis are black powder coated steel, anodized / brushed aluminium, or stainless steel.

I'm looking for suggestions on wood (type / color / grain) pairings for each metal chassis type / finish?

Your favorite(s) be they commercial or custom builds? If you have images to share, even better!!!

My preference is for understated, refined, and modern...

At present, I do not need to match with an audio rack or console or other furniture / room color choices.

Thanks!

[Note: this is a 4 chassis build]
david_ten

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david_ten OP
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@testpilot  Agree...it's a very nice combination. Thanks!
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@jond   Scott Sheaffer
david_ten OP
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@jond Scott is primarily accepting jobs through word of mouth recommendations. He is mostly focused on analog setup / optimization and analog cables. I’m not versed in the analog world so there may be specific terminology used that's more descriptive.
david_ten OP
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@gs5556  Thanks. And Noted. I'll discuss it with the builder.
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@tomic601 Thanks, I checked out your Casa Pacifica page. Very nice! Awesome views as well. : )

@mscetal Anodized black aluminium is a contender. Your choice of finish for your Aikido Pre is really, really sharp. Thanks.
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@lalitk   Thanks, Lalit.

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+1 @corelli  "Let's hear from the woodworkers out there."

I love American Walnut but in this application it would have to be a very lightly stained and minimal grain board (which I feel is 'tragically' anti walnut). :)

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