@helomech , I hope you are well. I see this trend with many pieces of audio gear, as it never seems to stop. Audiophilia is a disease (not necessarily a bad thing), and I understand it, completely. However, I do feel there are too many listeners (stating this as a retired, "true" audio consultant) that the merry-go-round will always continue. Folks looking to "hear that magical nirvana", from their recordings, in their listening spaces, thinking it will be like live, unamplified music. This illusion is a fun thing to strive for, but it is un-realistic for most, ime. I will get off my high horse now, because many people do not like my opinions on this matter, based on my experiences, when it comes to the truth of many things I have to say. This is your thread, about the Boulder amp. So, my apologies, and my best to you, always, MrD.
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?