Custom Plating for amplifier faceplate......any possible problems

If I were to plate an amplifier faceplate with copper plating simply for cosmetic reasons.

Will this cause any harm to the power amplifier from a functionality stand point?

Its for the smaller Bel Canto power amp.

Its chrome plating or maybe copper plating finish not anodizing. Basic plating.

Original faceplate is aluminum. Screws are connected to the faceplate from the inside of the amp.

Would not wish to fry anything up......

Thanks

rapogee03-06-2020 12:11am

roxy54 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,649 posts 03-06-2020 at 12:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Copper shouldn't cause a problem. It is used as shielding inside some high end components.
teo_audio Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,197 posts 03-06-2020 at 12:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I know that pioneer and Sony made some times with copper plating on the chassis, as did ..uhmm..Denon. Counterpoint, as well. Lots of companies did this. Some have issued faceplates that were copper. coated copper, mostly, to avoid the oxidation issue. I think symphonic line did some copper ones. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis9199c-symphonic-line-kraft-400-monoblocks-with-internal-stealth...
rapogee OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 256 posts 03-06-2020 at 04:28am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ok, that is definitely good to know. If anyone has any other thoughts, please feel free to share. Thanks
millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 03-06-2020 at 07:29am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Not only will it not be a problem, it will almost certainly be an improvement. Do it and listen. You will hear.