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

sls883 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,053 posts 03-25-2026 at 07:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Mostly new, but I did buy my preamp lightly used from a guy that was selling his separates and going to an integrated amp. I talked to him on the phone before I sent him any money. Good guy. I also bought my streamer used from TMR. It still had warranty remaining. I also bought a LHY ock-2 clock lightly used and number of interconnects.
slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26,432 posts 03-25-2026 at 07:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @zavato How old were you when you discovered your avatar/picture?
slaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26,432 posts 03-25-2026 at 07:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ..long been a fan
zavato OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,483 posts 03-25-2026 at 08:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @slaw I can’t recall but it’s many years since I first saw that picture of Patti Boyd
travelinjack Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 295 posts 03-25-2026 at 09:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Both. Speakers I am happy to buy used if I can confirm their condition but happy to buy new if it's a good deal. Amps and receivers, I buy new or recently new because power doesn't like time and heat. Other gear like DACs and cables I'll buy either way.