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A cardboard cut out of a black rotel in front of the silver one! |
Trade on A-goN for a black one? I think they make them. Otherwise, somewhat comparable units would be Marantz (slightly warmer, in my recollection) and Arcam (a small step up). |
An entertainment stand with a door?
Off topic, but I can't tell you how glad I am that TV's are black again. I worked for Sony when the first XBR Wega with the champagne silver cabinet was released. The quiet opinion amongst many of us at the time was "Blech." Black is the only just and correct colour for a TV cabinet. |
I have a black faced RSX-972, which appears to be equivalent to the 1056. There must be a difference, but it is not apparent to me. Maybe one preceded the other.
My 972 performs flawlessly. So, if you can't find a black faced 1056, consider a black faced 972. |
Why not just buy a black faceplate from Rotel?
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Don't you just love how the industry changes from black to silver then back to black every so many years. TVs and DirecTV boxes were all silver a few years ago and now they are all black. This mismatch of colors in a system is a real issue and manufacturers know people will buy new stuff to deal with it. |
Used B&K. About the only in-between step to separates. Built like a tank. Made in the USA too. |
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I got wife p*ssed. Am I the only one that stands up against their pushy wife? |
Congrat's on the XBR, they're really nice units. |
Onkyo does everything right in this particular product space, in my opinion, *and* you can get black or silver, your choice. |
No sure how far you wanna go but you could remove it and find a company to anodize it black for you.
I've had the same prob with my Musical Fidelity A308CR preamp. Wanted it in black and just made one at work and had it anodized black.
Have to admit though that if you don't have a buddy who can do that for you it might get expensive, might as well buy one from Rotel. |
admranger:
rotel makes a black faceplate for the 1056 so i would just contact them and purchase one. alternately, i saw a black 1056 listed here on the 'gon. you could buy it and sell yours. the black one is not mine btw. i'm more of a denon man myself. |
Thanks Kgturner. I sent an email to Rotel USA about buying a black faceplate.
Imin2u: See, I don't mind that my wife wants the faceplate to match the rest of the system. I don't need to "stand up" to her. I have a race car, truck, trailer, a garage with a lift in it and a ton of tools I don't need, a new TV, etc. It's called compromise. We have good jobs and each contribute to the relationship. She wants it black, she'll get it black. I have no problem with that.
I was just bummed that I might lose my Rotel. It is nuts that I get to worry about that, but that's life. I wasn't complaining, per se, just looking for alternatives and I found them from many of the members here. Who knows, I might end up with seperates b/c of this. I can live with that... :-)
Cheers,
Kirk |
Crazy idea; go to Tap Plastics or a high end art store and look into a cover material that will please your wife. Even if you try this---and it does not work--perhaps she will 'get over it'
Really, there are some outstanding products that can work. |
Rotel did return my email. Faceplate is exceptionally inexpensive (<$60). Problem solved. Thanks! |
Someone mentioned how they alternate between silver and black. The car companies do that between curved and angular bodies to make cars look old after a few years.
I would get a well ventilated cabinet for the electronics,and make sure it fits the decor of the room. |
Jerry Rice! Black, silver or otherwise, they don't make them like him anymore, still the best. You'll be dancing with the stars. |
Just finished my parts order w/Rotel. It was less than $73 for everything, shipping included.
Thanks for the help. |
