Component faceplates

As long as they have blue meters I'm happy.occasionly I have to get up and tap some of the analog because the get stuck so I provides exercise and prevents deep leg blood clots from sitting in the same place too long and that's why I spin vinyl and silver discs.for the physical health the music is mental health.

I prefer the understated black that does not draw attention to itself, perhaps because I love to listen to music in a darkened room.  My equipment rack, however, is a combination of Maple and Walnut by ButcherBlock Acoustics.

I like a little bit of contrast. Mix of silver and black. 

when you have silver you want black.... When you have black, you want....

Still, nothing beats champaign, vintage Marantz look.

Black is my preferred choice of faceplate with minimal lights for distraction. I do have a vintage McIntosh C34v with soft green backlight I enjoy. Seems to go well with glow of tubes MC275 in a darkened room. When looking to add new components it is a factor I consider.