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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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hgeifman
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@helomech 

Audiophiles often upgrade equipment as new models or technologies emerge. The Boulder 866, while advanced, sits in a segment where buyers frequently rotate gear to pursue incremental improvements or different system synergies. Sometimes people call this a hobby while others call it a disease. 

As you noted, the high number of used Boulder 866s likely reflects normal turnover among audiophiles, the amp’s high value retention, and the active nature of the high-end audio market-not a flaw in the product itself. 

I suggest you not worry about it. 

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