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Posted by mellson on April 6, 2001 at 03:49:04

In Reply to: More used high end equipment for less $$? posted by Jonathon on April 5, 2001 at 14:27:31:

I bought lots of used demo and b-stock components. I have never had anyproblem or whatsoever. Components with * mean i still have them.

Plinius 8150I $1800 2yrs used (Sold $1700)

krell 300I $1600 about two yrs used(sold 1500)

Pass Lab Aleph III $1600 Demo($3000 list when i buy it)(sold 1450)

Quad 77 $650 new (1800 list)(The European amplifier of the year in 93
or 94, purchased it three years ago)(grab one if you can)(may still be available in Europe)*

pioneer PD65 $350 5 yrs(sold 350)

Denon 1650 AR $650 refurb(sold 600)

Musical Fidelity $550 (or 650) from audioadvisor B-stock (sold 550)

Marantz 67se $250 new (used for 1 1/2 yrs, sold at $200)

MSB Link II $250 B stock (sold 300, I made some money out of this one. Hee Hee)

PS Power Plant 300 with fan and multiwave $850 B-stock. (Please write to them and ask for one)*

AR CD2 $1250 1 yr used(the best deal I have)(3450 list)*

MSB Platinum $2400 demo (3300 list)*

I don't know if I forget anything (didn't put on cheaper stuffs like jitter filter, cables etc...) but rest of my system were purchased new.

Redbook CDP has the highest discount now and any "famous" or "hot" gears can be sold easily by taking 5% to 10% off purchase price.

If you are a speaker builder and like SS, Peerless, Eton and vifa, buy them from Europe for about a 25% to 40% discount (depending on exchange rate and quantity).

Gosh! Internet is fun and free!!

BTW: want to buy a sharper image Ionic Breeze? go to their website sharperimage.com for about $150 apiece (auction).

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Topic - More used high end equipment for less $$? - Jonathon 14:27:31 04/05/01 (22)

My 2 cents - Do it, 'mate - psgary 15:41:27 04/07/01 (0)

What if? - Ubiquitous Skittercat ;,,,~ 09:36:47 04/07/01 (1)

Re: What if? - NickR 08:15:33 04/09/01 (0)

Used and demo gear... - gino 12:20:06 04/06/01 (0)

i got experience - mellson 03:49:04 04/06/01 (0)

Oh, yeah... - Marc Bratton 00:55:42 04/06/01 (0)

Try "insiders" - dpy 20:50:27 04/05/01 (0)

Purchased some used gear - Bob W 19:42:44 04/05/01 (1)

Good suggestion! Always call sellers and get a good vib.nt - Mellson 03:55:20 04/06/01 (0)

Similiar to buying a used car. - Jim 19:18:16 04/05/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Brad 18:56:59 04/05/01 (0)

Seldom burnt from very high-end.. - Busybusy 17:43:47 04/05/01 (1)

Agree! Remember: play dumb!!!!! - Mellson 04:10:11 04/06/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Dave Derrick 17:36:09 04/05/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Dman 16:41:47 04/05/01 (0)

Beware of very old stuff...perhaps 10 yrs plus.. - BruceL 16:30:42 04/05/01 (1)

Re: If you buy old tube gear it's not as big of a deal..... - Scott T. 13:04:44 04/06/01 (0)

I did, but in an unorthodox way...... - Chris Garrett 15:52:10 04/05/01 (0)

You betcha! - Jackaro333 15:31:40 04/05/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Rich Rodgersrlrdtb@pacbell.net 14:50:46 04/05/01 (0)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Jerry O 14:41:39 04/05/01 (1)

Re: More used high end equipment for less $$? - Raider 15:34:04 04/05/01 (0)

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