Demo usually implies one year old and not used too extensively. Solid state components like a power conditioner shouldn't be a problem and should be fine even if two years old. However, I'm more cautious for anything over two years and anything more than a year old with moving parts more like a turntable, CD, speakers, or TV. It's like buying a used car so amount of use is an important consideration. Finally, be cautious about 10+ year stuff. Classic amps, reel to reel, etc, are going to need refurbishing (belts, lubrications, capaciters, whatever). Most of my gear is used and demo carefully chosen for age/price. However, anything with a motor I buy new or no more than one year old. Equipment older than two years runs risking extra money to update/repair which might eat up your original "savings". Finally, used cables (IC, power, speaker) are often the best buys and get borken in for you too. Good luck.
Buying demo or brand new power conditioner/amp
Hi all,
My dealer has put together a package. 1 store demo- Furman Reference 15i and store demo Rotel RMB 1565 Class D amp and provided his price to me. The Furman has 2 scratches on it. One on the faceplate and a 3/4 inch scratch on top of the unit. Both on the silver portion of the Furman. The Rotel demo is in great condition. For this he reduced it 125.00 off the regular price. The furman was reduced by 450.00 off the store price.
I would be saving 575.00 as opposed to buying them brand new(not including taxes). I have 3 pieces of gear he is willing to take on trade in for 1800.00 total either on the store demo package or brand new.
If you were in the situation, what would you do? Go for the demo or buy it brand new? Appreciate the forums thoughts and opinions on this one. Thanks in advance.
2007audioman
My dealer has put together a package. 1 store demo- Furman Reference 15i and store demo Rotel RMB 1565 Class D amp and provided his price to me. The Furman has 2 scratches on it. One on the faceplate and a 3/4 inch scratch on top of the unit. Both on the silver portion of the Furman. The Rotel demo is in great condition. For this he reduced it 125.00 off the regular price. The furman was reduced by 450.00 off the store price.
I would be saving 575.00 as opposed to buying them brand new(not including taxes). I have 3 pieces of gear he is willing to take on trade in for 1800.00 total either on the store demo package or brand new.
If you were in the situation, what would you do? Go for the demo or buy it brand new? Appreciate the forums thoughts and opinions on this one. Thanks in advance.
2007audioman