Do you buy gear new, used, both?

My gear is a mix of having bought new, used and demo pieces. I know some folks that will only buy new, and others that only buy used. How about you?

zavato03-25-2026 11:30am

100boardwalk Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 35 posts 03-25-2026 at 03:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A few new pieces over the years, but mostly used-from Audio Classics- and never a problem.
slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26,497 posts 03-25-2026 at 03:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both
grinnell Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,187 posts 03-25-2026 at 03:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Used most of the time unless its not available ( but i'm not in a rush). New for CDPs
larsman Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,154 posts 03-25-2026 at 04:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I've bought new, used from another person, and demos from dealers....
jwei Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 256 posts 03-25-2026 at 04:20pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both. New when I was flush, used when my budget shrank. Also, always new for electromechanical items like speakers, cartridges, turntables, and optical disc players. Used more for electronics. Never buy new for AV pre/pros where fast technology makes instant obsolescence.