A great many worthy components are available ONLY in black, or with token flashes of chrome. Black buttons on a black background in a dark room is not my idea of functionality -- or beauty. For me it's industrial chrome (silver) or nothing -- almost. Yesterday I changed out a silver tuner for a black one (new in box 3 years after purchase) for reasons of sonic necessity. Like McIntosh, NAD available in black only.
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?