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New or Used Amplifier

I put together my Krell 20i CD player, YBA 2 Pre & amp with Genesis V speakers in the mid 90s’ and am still very happy with it so I kept away from the equipment shops.

Now adding HT so I will need 2 more amp along with misc equipment. I know major advances have been made in amplifiers in the past 20 years, but if you had around $3,000 to invest in an amplifier would you buy new or used?
joe11554
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oddiofyl
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I have champagne taste and a beer budget, that said I have bought many used pieces over the years.....I just picked up a really nice pair of Quicksilver amps that I could not have afforded new, maybe once my daughter graduates college that will change....

Some of my best purchases have been used, I won't hesitate to buy used if it is mint and I can get a good deal...
joe11554 OP
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That's the way I looked at it also, with understanding older equipment will be closer to its end of life. Is it fair to assume you can get 30 years out of a piece of equipment that is well cared for. The savings can be applied to extra equipment.
joe11554 OP
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5.1 only
rleff
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Joe11554 do you have any good dealers?
joe11554 OP
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I am presently in New York, but my system is in my Florida home. It appears the dealer are more limited in Florida than New York. I also don't want to waste dealer time unless I am going to buy new.
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