That is one of the best sounding pedals out there IMO. The Mid-Fi electronics guy knows what is up.
My vote is for the white, because it reminds me more of the original consoles, but really it doesn't matter cause they both look cool.
I fixed up a cheap four track tascam and flipped it last year. I kind of wish I had held onto it, but I'm already sitting on enough gear that doesn't get used regularly.