Component faceplates

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. 

I prefer black as you can see from my system and have opted not to buy certain gear in the past because the faceplate/chassis was silver.  Smart manufacturers offer both to provide buyers a choice that fits their esthetics.  I also don't like red displays.

Silver all the way except for the Bluesound which only came in black or white.

Looks like everybody’s jumping in on this debate
https://darko.audio/2025/12/black-or-silver-the-eternal-hi-fi-aesthetic-debate/

as stated before I keep everything black so that I’m in compliance with death star regulations!🔊

As long as I can read it and it sounds good it makes little difference. Seems the trend is moving away from black though.