Valhalla non factory termination- lower value?


How much lesser should I pay for a non factory (i.e bullit plugs) terminated Valhalla IC vs factory terminated ones ? 25%? 50% perhaps?
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Showing 1 response by kurt_tank

How well were they terminated?

Was it done poorly?

So, if they were re-terminated professionally and competently, then I can't see why it would degrade the sound. And if it doesn't degrade the sound, why would it affect the cost to any great degree?

In my opinion, assuming the re-terminations were done professionally and competently, then there should be very little discount, especially if you are buying them used, which means the cost is already discounted 40-60% from retail. Maybe a further 10% or so at most, would be my two cents worth.

(Now, if you were buying them new, then I would agree with you, and say perhaps a 25% discount would be in order.)

My thoughts on the matter anyway.