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

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!

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.

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.