Re: More used high end equipment for less $$?

Posted by Dave Derrick on April 5, 2001 at 17:36:09

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

There is an issue of risk, in different ways: a) some things (especially those with moving parts that might more quicker than others) might not be in optimal shape if uised b) some strategies might require purchases without auditions, depending on situations, and upon ethics (eg I would not personally go into a dealer, listen to a product, all along knowing I was already planning to get the same item used elsewhere).

That being said, I have purchased most of my system used/demo: speakers were CES demos (that approach is very calendar dependent), as was my last DAC and some of my current room treatment; my mainline amp, secondary amp, and current DAC were dealer and manufacturer demos. My transport was purchased at list, but entirely through trade with a dealer I had dealt with before. All used and demo items were in tremendous shape, and at tremendous reduction. My preamp was used, and also in great condition. So, the used demo route can provide great deals, and buying from dealers or manufacturers might provide an extra dose of piece of mind.

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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 04/5/0117:36:09 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 15:52:10 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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