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Online used stereos
There are no reliable online sites to buying used stereos barring that of Ebay Australia. This site features most of the popular brands of manufacturers of audio equipment and has a wide variety of choices on offer.
Some tips to buying used stereos are
- As far as possible make sure that you listen to the stereo before buying. If the seller is in the neighborhood it is worth your while to pay him a visit.
- Check the rating of the seller and make sure that he or she is trustworthy.
- Sometimes the used stereo has just been repaired extensively or is very old. In such cases, spare parts and replacements may not be available at all. Do not buy such stereos.
- If you are a collector and are interested in rare old equipment, be aware that the seller also knows the price of the equipment. Such prices are relative and fluctuate according to the demand. Make sure you negotiate before you buy.
- As far as possible avoid buying combo systems, which have a tape deck, a CD player and a radio all in one. Such systems are mass manufactured and do not have an effective life of beyond five years, as they are meant to be used and discarded.
- If you are buying a pair of speakers for your amplifier, then check to see whether the input impedance of the speakers matches that of your amplifier. Also verify whether the speakers can handle the maximum amplification of your amplifier without damaging the speaker cones.
- If expensive equipment is for sale, e.g. a Bose audio system, then do visit the seller in person and check out the equipment. It is always better to avoid buying expensive used stereos unless and until you can personally rely on the seller.
- You can search online sites according to the category that you are looking for e.g. turntables, amplifiers, etc
- Online sites selling used equipment do offer a wide variety of deals and discounts. Do not fall for such discounts and deals, but instead check them out carefully before buying.
- It is better to surf online community sites of audio enthusiasts for information about stereo equipment and accessories. This is a good way to get hold of reliable ratings for stereo equipment.
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