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solid state integrateds that will hold their value

I HATE losing a lot of $$$ when the bug hits me to try something new so I like to purchase gear that is not only reliable but holds its value well long term (and of course sounds good!).

Two on my short list are:

Jeff Rowland Concentra I or II
YBA Passion

Mac's also seem to remain pretty stable in pricing but i have actually never HEARD one. Comments/comparisons of sound etc welcome.

Thanks

Jeff
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hifijones
115 posts
 
Lavardin IT and IS. If you can find one....
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audiolabyrinth
4,555 posts
 
Krell Pre 2012 equipment holds their value quite well, I see vintage intergratds from 1996 still selling on the market for 50% of the original value, now that is pretty good!
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onhwy61
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If the choice was only the Rowland or the YBA, I would go with the Rowland. Steady ownership with a good history of servicing non-current models. The Concentra and Concentra II do sound different so depending upon your loudspeakers you might prefer one over the other. I currently own a Rowland 112 power amp (the amplifier circuit use in the Concentra II) and once owned a Concentra and have achieved very good imaging and depth portrayal with either.
jesusa0
155 posts
 
You mean nominal value. Right? No discounting inflation.

Anyway, if you loose a bit, take it as if you were renting the amp.
valinar
470 posts
 
if you can come across a simaudio i7 you will find it holds it's value well. it is a fine amp on all counts.
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