Receiver needed - buy new or used/vintage?
I want to spend less than $300 on a receiver (need to have AM-FM).
(It may be used to power some used B&W speakers (not purchased yet)).
Is it best ot buy new or used (even vintage)? I assume I can get more for my $ if I buy used????
Please comment on new vs. used and can you make a few suggestions on new vs. used?
What are a few classic, very clean receivers to look for?
Thank you in advance
Just be careful buying off ebay
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Originally Posted by JC4ME
Thanks for all the comments. I am looking for a used Rotel or NAD on ebay now.
Are there certain models to look for or not look for?
Thank you again for your help. I have not bought equipment since the 70s.
You probably already know what I am saying but just in case......Make sure the seller has excellent feedback and lots of transactions under his/her belt,don't be afraid to ask questions about return policies etc.There are some great sellers and some crooks and it's not always easy to tell them apart.I say this because I bought a 5.1 pre myself from ebay,from a seller with 100% positive feedback and assumed I was safe,turns out he was selling "for a friend",it arrived with no operators manual and by the time I found one online,played with all the parameters etc.and realized it was defective,it was too late to return it.Good Luck