I've been watching these threads for the last few days, and I just have to say that I don't see how anyone could say that the new Mark 2 face is worse than the Mark 1 face. I think it's fantastic, and I just don't see what you're complaining about.

For those who have expressed displeasure with the design, consider these things:

1) Imagine it in black or dark charcoal instead of the enhanced colors shown on the design screen. That's what it'll be moulded in.

2) Do you actually own a Mark 1? If you've never seen a Mark 1 close-up, and you're complaining about the Mark 2 design, you probably need to get some real face time with a Mark 1 to understand what an improvement it is.

3) Have you looked at a Crutchfield catalog recently? Thumb through the catalog with the Mark 2 design up on the screen in front of you. The Mark 2 design is a model of simplicity, elegance, and grace. Nothing at all like the gaudy, excessive, complicated designs you see in that catalog.

Who's with me on this?

Tony Fabris
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