Car audio equipment is also sold through mass merchants as well as some auto-parts stores. Because they buy in such huge quantities, large retailers usually have the best prices.

When buying vintage audio equipment more than 20 or 25 years old, there's a good chance the product will require service or refurbishment.

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Buying used audio can be a huge hassle, but the team at Audio Classics stands behind the gear they sell.

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However, buying used audio equipment is not without pitfalls and quagmires. I happen to be an expert on this topic. My day job involves testing used high-end audio equipment for an internet business ...

Used heavy equipment can be a great value, but there are several unique risks that buyers should be aware of.

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After reading the first installments of my column, I’m sure it’s become obvious that I have a penchant for used and vintage audio. With the exception of a new phono cartridge that I recently added ...

Book excerpt from Audiophile's Guide: The Stereo, explains how to think about budgeting for a high-end audio system.