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


I know some folks that will only buy new gear, and others that will only buy used gear, and of course, those that will sometimes buy new and sometimes buy used gear. Where are you on this spectrum? 

Personally, about 1/2 my main system consists of gear that was bought used (or store demo), and none was the worse for it. 

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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. 

Electronics- second hand

Speakers- demo, second hand

Sources - second hand 

Tonearms- second hand and new+dealer(given) discount (to get Kondo silver wire in 4point to avoid mental torment)

Cables - second hand and new+dealer discount 

 

Yep, about 50/50 on my side.

Used pre amp.  New amp.  Used table and arm.  New cartridges.  New speakers and subs.  New phono stage and equalizer.  All cables and interconnects new.