I'm looking at starting with a stereo setup and adding speakers (to 5.1 eventually) and equipment as I can afford it over the next year or two. I haven't decided on a finish yet (leaning towards the regular vinyl for reasons of simple economics) but I was wondering if anyone who's bought real wood finish at different times has had a problem with the veneer matching what you already had. This worry might be completely unfounded, I don't know, but I thought I'd at least put the question out there and get any info I can.