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Would you spend you money on modest brand new car or rather buy top notch vintage one?

No, this discussion is not about cars, however it's by comparison related to audiophiles.  As I see it, most audiophiles don't have the means of affording the top notch, new,  improved (maybe), audio gears. So, would you buy moderately priced new or rather buy top notch used equipment for the same money?

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hilde45
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The whole question reposes in the details, no? 

In other words, it could go either way, depending. In 3...2...1...

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roxy54
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Agree with hilde45. It depends on the situation and what you're looking for.

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stereo5
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I would always buy new. Vintage can mean lots of problems and lots of money to repair.  Besides, vintage is thrown around way too easily here. 

jwei
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For a car, I would buy the new one.  I have had old cars and there's always something going wrong/breaking on them.  Mechanical parts wearing out, rubber aging, etc.

For audio equipment, I would consider good used electronics, just being mindful of tube life and capacitor age.  Minimal mechnical wear and tear.

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