I did, but in an unorthodox way......

Posted by Chris Garrett on April 5, 2001 at 15:52:10

In Reply to: More used high end equipment for less $$? posted by Jonathon on April 5, 2001 at 14:27:31:

I actually purchased my system without listening to any of the pieces first and only saw pictures from the various websites.

This being said, I got my speakers, preamp, amps, DAC, line conditioner and cables all used. I did buy a new PP300, CDP, TT, phono stage and cartridge(s).

I try and communicate with the person as much as possible prior to sending off the money order or bank check. A phone call is a cheap way to get some piece of mind, although it won't tell you everything. Ask questions, get the Serial Number and email the company. I did this with my preamp and got confirmation as to its actual age.

I won't call it 'being burned' but there was a pair of tubes I bought along with another, that failed in circuit after about 45 minutes, but I had the opportunity to send them back to Canada and just haven't done so--so my fault there. Also, a seller who knew better, told me my Cary SLAM 100s had the oil cap upgrade and when I sent them back to Cary for an unrelated issue, Kirk Owen told me that they did not have them. I got a good deal, so I didn't complain.

Buying used allows one to step up to the next level for the same price.

Chris

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Topic - More used high end equipment for less $$? - Jonathon 14:27:31 04/5/01 (22)

My 2 cents - Do it, 'mate - psgary 15:41:27 04/7/01 (0)

What if? - Ubiquitous Skittercat ;,,,~ 09:36:47 04/7/01 (1)

Re: What if? - NickR 08:15:33 04/9/01 (0)

Used and demo gear... - gino 12:20:06 04/6/01 (0)

i got experience - mellson 03:49:04 04/6/01 (0)

Oh, yeah... - Marc Bratton 00:55:42 04/6/01 (0)

Try "insiders" - dpy 20:50:27 04/5/01 (0)

Purchased some used gear - Bob W 19:42:44 04/5/01 (1)

Good suggestion! Always call sellers and get a good vib.nt - Mellson 03:55:20 04/6/01 (0)

Similiar to buying a used car. - Jim 19:18:16 04/5/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Brad 18:56:59 04/5/01 (0)

Seldom burnt from very high-end.. - Busybusy 17:43:47 04/5/01 (1)

Agree! Remember: play dumb!!!!! - Mellson 04:10:11 04/6/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Dave Derrick 17:36:09 04/5/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Dman 16:41:47 04/5/01 (0)

Beware of very old stuff...perhaps 10 yrs plus.. - BruceL 16:30:42 04/5/01 (1)

Re: If you buy old tube gear it's not as big of a deal..... - Scott T. 13:04:44 04/6/01 (0)

I did, but in an unorthodox way...... - Chris Garrett 04/5/0115:52:10 04/5/01 (0)

You betcha! - Jackaro333 15:31:40 04/5/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Rich Rodgersrlrdtb@pacbell.net 14:50:46 04/5/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Jerry O 14:41:39 04/5/01 (1)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Raider 15:34:04 04/5/01 (0)

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I did, but in an unorthodox way...... - Chris Garrett 04/5/0115:52:10 04/5/01 (0)

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