New vs uses in your current setup


Curious the ratio new to used/demo in your current system comprised of. 
I’m equally split on a “per box” basis although I tend to look for used cables almost exclusively.

cantorgale

For years, it was always nothing but used gear, but as I look at my system across the room, surprisingly, it is 3/8 pieces are new.  A Schitt Mani, Bluesound Node 2i, and an Audiolab 6000CDT we’re all purchased new.

This thread made me realize that I currently don’t have any used equipment in any of my systems.  I had a 5 channel Parasound power amp in one of my HT systems, approximately 30 years old and in my possession for the last decade or so, give up the ghost 2 months ago.  I have had many previously owned through the years but I haven’t been buying or selling components for a few years, finding it was a lot more hassle than it was worth, with scammers,etc.  

I'm in a Trigger's Broom (Ship of Theseus Paradox) situation, if you bought it new in 1986 and refurbed it three times can it still be considered original/new?

If so I'm at a new/demo/used ratio of 40/20/40.

 

 

I do 99 % used open box.i like to talk directly with who I buy from . Sometimes I pick it up in person. That has been the most fun.meeting interesting people. Sometimes I get stuff that needs to be recapped and gone through.i take that into consideration. Price wise. Enjoy the hunt.

My streamer and my cartridge are new because they have the shortest shelf life. My other components are also new, but I have no good reason for that now that I think about it.