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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
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Sometimes the date of manufacture is printed on the serial number sticker.  It is usually displayed as month/year, such something like "05/14" or "05/2014".  Not all manufacturers do this.
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mofimadness
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The "factory refurbished" really doesn’t mean anything. They usually just do a full test and don’t repair anything.
Sorry, that’s not entirely true. It depends on the manufacturer and what was originally wrong with the unit. I sold hundreds of B-Stock units and had just as much success with these as any new units. I have also owned quite a few refurbs and never had a problem.

Buy the refurb...
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gerryn OP
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Thanks mofimadness.  This is a McIntosh unit... and since you've sold b-stock units, you should know and I can understand why it's manufacturer dependent.  
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mofimadness
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@gerryn...if it's a McIntosh, then rest assured it was completely gone through and made like new.  McIntosh is a very obsessive company when it comes to their products.  One of the best out there as a matter of fact.
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gerryn OP
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Much appreciated Brad. Thanks for your insights. 
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