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Boulder 866—Why Did You Sell?

I am curious as to why it seems there are always multiple 866 integrateds available on the pre-owned market. I have been considering this integrated for some time, but the frequency at which they pop up for sale gives me some pause. At the volumes an integrated such as the 866 likely sells, it seems odd that more than one or two examples would be on the pre-owned market at any given time. 

Of course, one can always buy a used example and then move it on for relatively little loss, but flipping gear is exhausting, especially in the current market. 

So for those of you who moved on from the 866, to what did you upgrade and why?

 

 
 

 

helomech

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bobheinatz
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The Boulder 866 is a great SS integrated.  I owned one for 3 years and totally enjoyed it.  If you are into SS amplifiers the Boulder 866 is tough to beat at it's price point. 

However, I did sell my 866 about 6 months ago because I missed the sound of tubes in my system.   Having a tube amp for over 40 years I felt something was missing in my enjoyment with the Boulder.

I thought I would totally regret selling the 866 but my new tube integrated sounds glorious and cost half the price.    Buy a used 866 if you are concerned about keeping it .

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