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.
Sound comparisons tough to do at a dealer. Not set up to swap out preamps and don’t have ones you want to test.
so I buy one new from dealer and another model used from another place or person and do an AB test with 2 units each costing about $15k in my home. This whole process is such a mess. How many people buy stuff after reading/learning without listening, ie. Blind faith?
UH, UMMMM, you are on a website that exists for people to buy and sell New and Pre-owned gear! Plus you are asking the same people who buy and sell their equipment here for advise. You're Funny:>)
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