Amps with meters ...

I find meters distracting and don't care for them. The only indication that my stereo is on is a led on my ARC preamp and the glow of tubes on my Mac monoblocks.
On another note, the only amp I ever blew up was one with meters.

BillWojo

I like VU or power meters. Also like frequency analyzers when they're well done (which may be seldom), but mostly VU. I have a few pairs and there are times when they're plainly distracting to me, but mine I can completely switch on and off easy, so it's no problem. 

The thread about this thread is much better.

I think having nice big analog VU meters, on the face of a vintage amplifier, makes for an easier sale to novices. I know they're useless, but they do look cool on some vintage gear. A MAC would look naked without those big blue meters staring out at you.

"Any visual distraction disrupts your ability to listen."

My wife always says that when i see her braless.........