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Two preamps are available....

Question:  Two preamps are available for sale on Audiogon.....both are listed at the same, identical price. 

One is factory refurbished and "as new" with manufacturer's warranty from an Audiogon dealer and the other is in 9/10 condition from a private seller.  Both sellers have excellent feedback. 

- Which one would you buy and why?  
- What are your positives and negatives about units that are factory refurbished?

Thanks. 
128x128gerryn
addyson815
240 posts
 
Who in the end can give me the best price might end up getting the sale.sS

just wonder with the warranty one is there any grey area if something should happen ?


tooblue
1,921 posts
 
All things being equal I would get the factory refurb, just because it was just looked at by the factory.
auxinput
2,920 posts
 

Ask for serial numbers.  Then check with the manufacturer to see if they can tell you the exact date of manufacture.  Then buy the newer preamp.  In all audio equipment, the electrolytic caps will age.  The younger device will most likely have the longer life (as far as continued sound quality).

The "factory refurbished" really doesn't mean anything.  They usually just do a full test and don't repair anything.  You will have a limited warranty, however.

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gerryn OP
143 posts
 
Thanks to all for your responses and good advise. 
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