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Would you buy a 12-14 year old Integrated?

My local dealer has a McIntosh 6900 integrated amp for sale from original customer.  I'd like to know if you would be comfortable buying a model that is 12-14 years old and if SS equipment can lose SQ over time?  The price is right and I've wanted to try McIntosh.  Not really a post about the love or hate of McIntosh, but whether vintage gear can still be quality.  I'd like it to be my last Integrated purchase.  

On a side note, the price is right, but that said, for about $800 more, I could get into the MA7900.  What are your thoughts?
dhpeck

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soundsrealaudio
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I can't comment on how well this product will perform after 12 years of use. I do think there have been a lot of improvements in amplifiers in the last decade. My guess is that you can buy an newer amplifier for the same price that will sound better.

I don't blame you for not wanting to buy new gear, so please don't call me.

Jim
Dealer of the month.....
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soundsrealaudio
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Does this prove a point. ............apparently there has been no improvements in the sound even after 14 years, of major brands. 

Brands that are constantly creating new models, they market as sounding  "so much better then the previous version".

Are they are lying to us?

Regards
Jim
Dealer of the decade.
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