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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
effischer
560 posts
 
+1 for @mofimadness 

McIntosh doesn't fool around.  You'll own it until it becomes an heirloom or you get bored with it.  It doesn't get higher value than that.
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atmasphere
11,772 posts
 
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.
This statement is often false. For example, if we have updated one of our preamps it comes with a new warranty just like new.
auxinput
2,920 posts
 
Guys, that was just a general statement.  Obviously , boutique manufactures such as McIntosh will put a lot more effort into re-certifying and working to present "refurbs".  I did not now which particular preamp the OP was looking at.  There are some companies that will just be "does it make sound?  Then certify it!".
genez
220 posts
 
If its as reputable company the refurbished would be thoroughly checked over before put back in the box.  With usual quality control it will be checked,  but not always as much as a refurbished unit.  At least, that was how it was when I worked for a turntable company years ago.  The quality check can be more intensified with a refurbished unit.
zoera
5 posts
 
Dealer, of course.

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