Trade off? New vs used


Tough choices,  would love to get a quality $30k preamp for a used price, eg Ayre Kx-r 20.

so do I get a new Audio Research ref 6se for $17k or get a comparably priced $28k preamp used for about same price?
emergingsoul
I admit that psychologically it is easier for me to buy something that has already received it's resale value hit :-(

Millercarbon is right though
It all comes down to how it sounds to You! In your case you could try both and return the new if within stated time frame or re-sell the preowned unit.