In Reply to: What if? posted by Ubiquitous Skittercat ;,,,~ on April 7, 2001 at 09:36:47:
I think you bring up two different issues.New components that break out of the box are not relevant to buying used since the component has already made it past that milestone.
The unit breaking two weeks after you get it is a valid concern. My experience in general is that quality electronics that survive past 90 days will live out their normal lives unless abused or damaged by their owners.
Most high-end people treat their equipment with kid gloves so the better the equipment the better it will have been treated (in general - there are always exceptions).
I recently bought a 2k preamp at half price - my first piece of used gear. So far so good.
I'm sure I will feel differently if my 'new' preamp croaks next week!
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- Re: What if? - NickR 04/9/0108:15:33 04/9/01 (0)