Would you buy a 12-14 year old Integrated?


My local dealer has a McIntosh 6900 integrated amp for sale from original customer.  I'd like to know if you would be comfortable buying a model that is 12-14 years old and if SS equipment can lose SQ over time?  The price is right and I've wanted to try McIntosh.  Not really a post about the love or hate of McIntosh, but whether vintage gear can still be quality.  I'd like it to be my last Integrated purchase.  

On a side note, the price is right, but that said, for about $800 more, I could get into the MA7900.  What are your thoughts?
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12-15 years isn’t old by any means. 20-25 years before you even need to thing of caps and even then most will go for another 10 or more. Just had a sansui tuner totally rebuilt caps and selected parts upgraded cost me $500 parts and a good tech many hours listening. So don’t frown away from a 12 year old amp unless you can get better for similar price 
I can't comment on how well this product will perform after 12 years of use. I do think there have been a lot of improvements in amplifiers in the last decade. My guess is that you can buy an newer amplifier for the same price that will sound better.

I don't blame you for not wanting to buy new gear, so please don't call me.

Jim
Dealer of the month.....
If it's a Krell, a Mark Levinson, a Simaudio Moon, or a Bryston, I probably would.

If it's anything made in China or Japan (unless it's an insanely good design)?

No.

--Charles--