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Amateur inherited an audio system...

Recently I've inherited an audio system. I have no idea of what they are, I have never heard any of the brand names before, but upon checking on the internet I've found out they are somewhat high quality units. It consisted of Meridian 506 CD Player, Forte Forty-Four Pre-amp, Forte Fifty-Five Amp, Velodyne Sub and a pair of Rogers LS3/5A speakers. Some friend suggested I check out Audiogon.com, but as far as I can see most of the stuff are WAY over my head. Now that I found out about their value, my girlfriend is pressuring me to sell it, my question is.. Should I keep the system or sell it? It sounds very nice but my girlfriend keeps saying I don't need anything this fancy. Also, if I am going to sell it, is it better selling it as a system or piece-by-piece? Is eBay good for something like this? Any idea will be appreciated. Sorry for being so shallow, I really don't know much about high end audio... Thank you very much in advance.
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rlew
19 posts
 
if you're into music etc....keep it as the money you get from selling can't replace what you got.
if you're NOT into music, well, this may just be junk to you...and if you need the money, sell it,

and if you do sell, i implore you to do your research so as not to let your naivete cost you dearly....
you can confer with orion blule book or gon blue book to get an idea (though not accurate), run an auction here or on ebay with a reserve price that you're comfortable with to test the market and or see what other or selling them for,

remember this: the price you can command on your new found toys is not its intrinsic value but what the next joe is willing to pay for it

as for that girlfriend, i can't prejudge as i don't know the extent of your relationship... and the basis of her position

bottom line: let your interest and financial situation dictate whether to sell or not..

good luck
szutinglee
91 posts
 
one more comment to say that your speakers have achieved legendary status. they are worthy to be passed down to your future kids. selling them may cause you a lot of regret later in your life. very nice cd player too, its big brother 508 is an icon in cd history.

a passion in music will stir up your senses and likely make your sex life more enjoyable :) i won't claim that audio heaven is better than sex, but it is pretty darn close and just as addictive. may you enjoy them all!
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hoopster
184 posts
 
Get someone over to set the system up properly, listen to it and see how you like it. Check into what it is worth. If you need cash more than you want to listen to music through this system sell it. Otherwise enjoy your good fortune and listen to music. You have received a very nice gift but if you don't have an appreciation for it, sell it and put it into the hands of people who will appreciate it and take the cash. It's really that simple. But certainly listen to this system properly setup or you won't know what you have. IMHO Audiogon folk will appreciate your offerings if you decide to sell more than ebay folk. I'd try A'gon first and then if it didn't sell in a reasonable period of time try ebay.
djohnson54
396 posts
 
"I might not get any for a while, but at least I will have my music."

Well, when you figure that most albums last for at least 45 minutes ... and you can put on another after that ... ;-)
lars
90 posts
 
it seems to me that you've been given a real opportunity; whoever bequeethed you this system must have had something in mind; enjoy your opportunity--lars
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