Yep, between asking questions here and reading as many reviews as I can find, I have been rebuilding my system for about two years now. Although it really is sad that there is only one high end dealer around here and only a few places that sell some stereo equipment, but mostly HT stuff.
Thank Heavens For The Internet World Used/ Pre-Owned High End Audio Market!!!!
As a devoted audiophile from way back when, and definitely not one of our more well-heeled audiophiles, always looking to save a dollar or two, the single most and greatest blessing for me and audiophiles like me was the emergence of the "Internet" and online shopping. The internet gave us all access to a vast, marvelous worldwide marketplace of pre-owned high end audio gear that could be purchased in the comfort and convenience of our own homes while sitting on our couches using our own personal computers. What a godsend was the creation of all those wonderful used high end audio websites that emerged that gave us a virtual sea of new and used high end audio for purchase. Over the past over 20 years, I’ve purchased most all of my audio gear online, thereby saving literally thousands upon thousands of dollars off retail. Thanks to internet online high end audio shopping, I still believe in miracles!!!
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I have bought and sold gear all over the world. Watch out, there are a lot of traps/gotchas when selling worldwide. There is no tracking equipment once it leaves the states, so make sure you are paid with no returns, the buyer overseas takes the responsibility as long as you show them it was shipped. Anything over $5k, the buyer must pickup in person. |
Agree totally with everything said and would add that the same goes for searching out interesting music. The internet has brought me Mongolian chant music, Indian sitar, Swedish metal, Iranian folk singers. Music in my own backyard here in Oregon I would have never known existed. I have always been able to get good gear but now my music collection can connect me to the world. I really appreciate that at night when I am listening to Mos Generator from France or DaiQuing Tana from China. My stereo has never brought me more joy. |
*L* "Something old, something new....something borrowed, something blue...." Yess, that premise has played into and within my audiology for awhile. ;) Not sure 'bout the 'blue'....but I'll get back to you..... I'd thank some entity for this, but have considerable trouble believing in one that would take credit or the blame for all of This......esp. mine, as minuscule as that may be in the 'bigger scale of Thangs.'..... ...seems a waste....but so is most of the universe....imho.....;) |
@kennymacc Great post ... thank you for sharing! |
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