New or used?

I would go for 2nd hand, but that is because I always do. The reason of course is you get more bang for your buck. You can get the latest version of a VPI, Technodec, Origin Live Aurora or any other of the good decks listed above and save yourself $1000. The risks are small, particularly if you buy on this site, interest rates are rising, you know it makes sense.
I even buy cartridges 2nd hand, which is the riskiest of all to buy. That makes the savings even more, if you are brave enough. I would'nt have bought a Koetsu rosewood signature new. The one I bought has just been tretipped after 3 years of daily use, still going strong

Used is cheaper, new is not. It's as simple as that and does not depend on price. Most new products are continually evolving. They just cost is all.

i would agree with david12.most of my purchases over the years have been used with the exception of cartridges.not to say there aren't some dangers involved,as in no warranty and an item being misrepresented.

I have bought all my equipment used with the exception of my turntable. Don't know why I went new on those exactly, just a feeling that it is delicate and I wanted to be able to send it back or have a warranty if I had a problem I guess.