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Older vs newer with comapinies like CAT & AI??

#What are some observations out about cost of newer gear versus older.I know that say after 10-15 years you need to worry about replacing Caps etc but when I see a AI Modulus 3 I wonder how much more of the 'oggds" I would get with a 3A.Saw a 3 posted rently for $600 versus twice that for 3A.I hear that the newest CAT "Ultimate" is overpriced.At $3500 used I wonder if one of the earlier variations might be better bet $$ wise.So I gues the issue unless a major change in desugn happens are newer variations of a piece which "evolves" worth it?Maybe a 6922 change over to a 6H30 would be a marked change but again I thought rently about Counterpoint or MFA Melos(one of the designers of this was Bruce Moore who developed Modulus for AI).I am thinking about newer product like Rogue 99 but when I see some older pieces even if they needed some work I guess I am trying to get high value as opposed to assuming latestis greatest.Thoughts?
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sean
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Given a good basic design to start off with, it is quite possible to take an older piece and upgrade / replace passive parts ( resistors, capacitors, diodes, etc... ) and smoke the newer gear by a measurable amount. Not only has inflation set into high end, so has higher profit margin for the dealers. Avoiding both and putting your money directly into where it counts ( parts quality since the design is already done ) on an item that is effectively heavily discounted will get you the most bang for the buck by a large margin. That is, if you are capable of sourcing the parts and doing the work yourself. Sean
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