We all love a pretty face.
Pretty faces can take any number of forms, like for example, the front panel of a piece of stereo gear. You're either attracted or repulsed by the unit's look.
Hopefully, you're attracted.
When we design a new piece of stereo equipment, whether it's a loudspeaker or a preamplifier, looks matter greatly. Not only is it important to be appealing to the eye, but the look of any product should also tell a story about what's inside and what to expect.
Like a bright, shiny, sleek automobile. Its appearance language suggests it's ready to go fast, or to be super comfortable, or perhaps luxurious.
The same is true for our stereo products.
A big power amplifier should look the part: brawny, heavy, powerful. A preamplifier should beg to be touched.
If the insides and audio performance match that of the unit's outward appearance, we're happy.
We all love a pretty face.