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Worth it to buy cheap, but no audition integrated

Hi all, I have a pathetic system but I have begun upgrading. I just bought a pair of Axiom M22Ti's that are awesome, and next on the list is an integrated amp. I'm looking in the 550$ range and want your opinion. Is it worth it to buy used but higher quality material, then to actually go audition new products?
The reason I ask is that there are many amps that I have found to like online, but only from reviews, etc... Specifically there are some great deals on the roksan Kandy integrated that I'm seriously considering. Anyone heard this integrated run?

I also need a CD player, but am not sure how much to spend in that area, would 300-400 be enough?
thanks!
mrhdream

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viridian
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I would buy used, if not for any other reason than to avoid suffering the audio salespersons in my locale. I would rather buy something, realize that it is not for me and then resell it than set foot in another audio salon.
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viridian
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Nothing wrong with that JVC mini system dude! The focus should be on what type of music collection that you are assembleing. The gear is the plate; the collection is the desert that rests upon it.
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mrhdream, I am not kidding the thing that your JVC mini system does right is play music, even if badly; too many audio geeks, myself included, lose sight of that. I have listened to all of the CD players you are considering, if only casually, and ended up buying the Planet for my bedroom system. Many components wear on you over time but I couldn't be more happy with the little Rega. Don't count out a used tube preamp just because it might come with bad tubes. Most models use two to six either 6DJ8/6922 or 12AX7 which should cost less than $60.00 for a full basic retube.
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