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How would you feel

I tried to place this thread another way but obviously stood on some toes and it looks like it got moderated so here goes again another way.

Two years ago I purchased what is considered a well respected amplifier brand new and at the time the retail price was $9,000 The same item is now being sold internet direct for $3,799

Part of me asks where is the brand loyalty or protection as certainly my resale now has taken a big bath.

The Audiophile and music lover part of me says its good because more people can now afford such a product.

How would you feel?
bpinder
goldenear1948
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Caveat emptor
danielk141
489 posts
 
Bpinder,

I have a simple solution for this issue.
Always buy used. You'll never have to worry about this, again.
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zavato
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Well, if I liked the amp enough to spend $9,000, then I would still like the amp. I wouldn't like what I paid for it though, but that's two years after the fact

Makes you wonder about the value of high end gear
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zavato
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OK, I found the amp, LSA statement. I remember this amp sort of, and I recall wondering back then why it cost so much. Supposedly the amp back in the day had a list of $11,500 thus the $9,000 price looked like a real steal. But if they can bring it to market now for $3799, makes you wonder if the parts costs even breaks $800. And that's why people shrug their heads at the high end these days. I miss the days of the blue dialed Marantz receivers.

Good reason to stick to used, err, pre-owned, in Lexus speak
bpinder OP
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Hi

I usually do purchase used but in this case I was given the opportunity to audition in my home before purchasing which is worth something to me so I did the right thing and bought new from the agent/dealer who allowed me to do that.

Cheers
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