Two preamps are available....


Question:  Two preamps are available for sale on Audiogon.....both are listed at the same, identical price. 

One is factory refurbished and "as new" with manufacturer's warranty from an Audiogon dealer and the other is in 9/10 condition from a private seller.  Both sellers have excellent feedback. 

- Which one would you buy and why?  
- What are your positives and negatives about units that are factory refurbished?

Thanks. 
gerryn

Showing 1 response by smer319

Used units used sparingly could be amazing. A used unit by someone living 10 ft from the ocean would be a problem as salt water corrodes electronics especially open designs like tube gear.
Even very good capacitors have a set period of time like 15 years after which a new set would be cool to have.
Refurbished units are also used units. No the caps are still the same unless they have been replaced.
Several good units are available from dealers that are refurbished to save you some money.
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