new gear vs used gear

New is always initially overpriced except few manufacturers that bypass dealers.

For me it comes down to availability, price, amount of burn-in, and condition. If I can find something I want at a good price and in great condition on the 'Gon I'll snatch it up.

My Magro 24 wall rack was bought brand new through an A'Gon dealer, but only because it was discounted from $299 to $150.

My Audience AU24 speaker cables might be new, because after sending it in for repair it looks like Audience may have sent an entirely new set back to me. Apparantly many upgrades were made during the time I first bought them and sent them in, so they looked completely different when they returned. Nice guys!

I think one of my Acoustic Zen Matrix Ref IIs was purchased new as well. Other than that everything else was hijacked from friendly audiophiles on the 'Gon.

50/50.

Hmmmm, very interesting, lets see....

CDP-new
DVD-both new
Processor-new
Amps-1 used 1 new
DAC-used
Power Conditioner-new
Speakers-all new

14 pieces total. 12 new. 2 used.

Good grief I am a retail buyer, I am off to scour the adds. Most of my decent cabling is used though.

MOST of my gear was bought USED. Only because you can find
the pieces that you want for alot less money.
Spending less money on pieces, means that you can get
MORE pieces.