I'm starting to gravitate towards buying new and getting less, just for the peace of mind. Currently I'm considering a Mcintosh power amp, if I buy new I can get a mc402, if I buy used I can get mc501 mono blocks. The problem with buying the 501's is what if something happens during the shipping or they crap out on me a year from now? Also, I think it is a good idea to do business with companies who operate in the U.S. because if you buy a large, expensive piece of equipment and it needs repaired in Canada, it could cost a boatload of money to fix.
Buying used vs. New
Does anyone have reservations about buying used?
I used to swear buy it until recently. I bought a preamp that arrived with a humming problem from the transformer because the delivery company dropped it. Fortunately, I had bought it new and the store was able to replace it. I was just thinking, what if this was used, I would be out of luck in terms of getting it fixed. Also, I bought a used piece of equipment on Audiogon a few years ago that is now giving me trouble. It is out of warranty and was fairly expensive, and now has issues. Now I'm seriously considering buying new, even though my money will only stretch about half as far.
I used to swear buy it until recently. I bought a preamp that arrived with a humming problem from the transformer because the delivery company dropped it. Fortunately, I had bought it new and the store was able to replace it. I was just thinking, what if this was used, I would be out of luck in terms of getting it fixed. Also, I bought a used piece of equipment on Audiogon a few years ago that is now giving me trouble. It is out of warranty and was fairly expensive, and now has issues. Now I'm seriously considering buying new, even though my money will only stretch about half as far.