Do you buy new, used or new or used gear?

   A combination of both as I’m budget restricted. Over the last year I purchased new speakers and new seismic podiums. I was gifted a pair of Rogue M-180’s that needed some repair. I shipped them to Rogue and wound up getting the full Dark upgrade and all new tubes . So my free amps cost me $3500. The same friend sold me the matching Hera pre that had just been serviced and retubed for $2k. I traded a pair of reproduction Dynaco MK III’s for a really nice modded Thorens TD 160 with a Grado cartridge. I can’t run with the big dogs , but I can’t sit on the porch either . 😆 Cheers , Mike B. 

@larsman 

Yeah!

Everything I have purchased so far has been new only. I might consider some used equipment in the future with the exception of cables. I would buy used cables if it was from a reputable company. Too many fakes out there!

Mostly new. I have bought used if the item is unique (like my speakers), or if I want an extended audition of something and the item is easy to resell. I used to buy and sell a lot of used gear but the increase in shipping prices, and having been burned a few times with someone else’s problem gear, have mostly kept me out of the game. 

Some new, but mostly used. I've had good luck with used gear, knock on wood!