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06-15-05
They are really pretty close in sound and performance. go wi ... Elizabeth
06-15-05
I strongly suggest you evaluate your room, choose speakers a ... Unsound
06-15-05
Go for the rotel with better quality than the adcom. the adc ... Etran
06-15-05
Are you set on buying new only? Jsujo
06-15-05
I strongly suggest you purchase a higher quality integrated ... The_kid
06-15-05
Hi, all! thanks for your responses thus far! elizabeth: th ... Ivyinvestor
06-15-05
Ivyinvestor, rotel has a good track record over many years f ... Rushton
06-15-05
Thanks, rushton: i really appreciate your comments, especial ... Ivyinvestor
06-16-05
I would also recommend rotel. i have owned a rotel cd player ... Neubilder
06-16-05
if you really have to go with seperates i would suggest the ... Surfgod
06-16-05
Chris (the kid) is dead on. great integrateds that will emb ... Celtic66
06-16-05
Put your hard earned cash into a decent integrated unit. the ... Hbarrel
06-16-05
Hello, folks, again, thanks for so much discussion! i reall ... Ivyinvestor
06-16-05
If you have some time take a look at odyssey stuff- you can ... Polara
06-16-05
i'd look for a used bryston or classe integrated (with phon ... Hack
06-16-05
Ivyinvestor, what is your budget? what is your power requi ... The_kid
06-16-05
I second bryston as the best used product out there. i woul ... Bryanhod
06-16-05
My advice; rethink your commitment to only new equipment. i ... Douglas_schroeder
06-16-05: Ivyinvestor
Hello, all...
I realize what you are saying - especially Mr. Schroeder.
Although I have sold tons of equipment to upgrade, I have never bought anything used. Most respectfully, I've known far too many folks who have purchased used equipment only to later lament "purchasing someone else's junk" (not my quote).
And while I would love to think that everyone on this forum would only offer for sale to me gear that is as described, that will not statistically be the case. I hate to say that I don't trust any one of you, because I do *very much* respect your opinions and suggestions: this thread is evidence thereto! Please do not think otherwise.
I have to admit (and *please* excuse this contrived situation): if I were able to see the equipment functioning, demo it, try it with some of my media, & etc., I would be much more likely to bend my own rule and consider what you kind folks are suggesting - to either purchase already depreciated Rotel (to make sure that I want to enter this hobby) or some of the other kit you've referenced further up the price line.
However, purchasing from an unknown person in an unknown location who might or might not have a piece of functioning equipment and who might or might not package it carefully, with or without what he or she said would be included, without warranty, or with a reduced warranty is too much of a case against buying something that someone wants of themself to rid.
I realize that some folks might purchase kit and do not enjoy it, box it back up, and could sell it to me such that I'd have saved 30-40% compared to a retail sale. But, without being able to see the equipment in its functional state, why should I trust them?
I might consider purchasing used: but only if I can demo something. After all, for those of you have purchased used vehicles or audio kit, I bet you didn't do so without driving or hearing it!
To suggest that I, someone who is just entering this hobby, purchase something sight unseen - and, more importantly, unheard - is incomprehensible.
Thanks for you comments. I do appreciate hearing from folks regarding equipment
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06-16-05
By the way, i live in nova (arlington, va), should anyone wi ... Ivyinvestor
06-16-05
I umpteenth the bryston suggestion...get a b-60 integrated.. ... Ellery911
06-16-05
I've done a good number of transactions on audiogon and have ... Warnerwh
06-16-05
Ellery911: you really believe that rotel, channel islands, a ... Ivyinvestor
06-16-05
Ivyinvestor, i live in fairfax va so we are practically nei ... The_kid
06-16-05
Rotel! Krellm7
06-16-05
Nad silver intergrated...about 1k...used though... Phasecorrect
06-17-05
Ivyinvestor...sorry...i was being sarcastic about the bose.. ... Ellery911
06-17-05
Ahhh, trust. funny thing. you can trust me! let me sell you ... Douglas_schroeder
06-25-05
We all get screwed every once in a while, but overall, i hav ... Bryanhod
06-26-05
Bryanhod: point well taken. thanks for your comments. and t ... Ivyinvestor
06-27-05
Rotel (2nd) ! Robm321
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