Dan, I understand your dilemma of wanting to have all the gear in matching black. In this case I think you made the right decision of going with silver. The black paint would also be more prone to scratching and who knows what happens years down the road if it becomes problematic with peeling? I find that placing components that do not match in color up top in the rack makes it aesthetically better but I'm sure you will find the right spot for it and hopefully it won't bother you. Congrats and looking forward to your impressions. Be patient, a few weeks it may not be as liquid and velvety as it eventually gets. At least my Gumby was that way and now it is a pure honey on the ears.
