Is there a very nice SS amp around 1K?

Another thing I could say in favor of the Odyssey is that a lot of people have reviewed it very highly on audioreview.com. Many positive, consistent reviews on a piece of equipment from people who actually own and use it is worth way more than any individual's sales pitch or opinion (in my opinion).
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Good customer service is certainly a big factor!

The piece you are looking at has received many positive reviews form many very satisfied owners, so I have no doubt it represents a good value in new gear with the features that matter to you in your price range!

Just buy the dern thing + enjoy!

Just have fun....isn't that what it's all about?

Seriously though used always has a real big question mark on it. Always.

Blindjim (System | Reviews | Threads | Answers)

I disagree wholeheartedly. Many outstanding used components are available that are essentially new. One certainly must do their due diligence and know the right questions to ask. Buying new relieves a buyer of asking the questions, so for some the peace of mind is worth the 50-100% higher cost of a new component versus preowned. So, I suppose we'll have to agree to disagree on this topic. It's not pertinent to the thread anyway.

As I wrote earlier, the Odyssey is a fine amp, an excellent value, and has many happy owners.

10-4 Mapman ... I agree wholeheartedly. Mine is in cue as we speak.

Tvad
unless you have a lie detector handy and an experienced operator on site.... it's a dubious prospect at best. Even if previewed at the sellers home... though that latter scenario does inspire more confidence usually. It's one item I'll always place in my ads for sale.

I'll put this to rest this way, I've sought out and bought fine pre-owned gear. I will continue to do so too.

BUT when the cost differential from used to new is more a marginal thing lets say, I'll opt for new most everytime.

In fact I've seen items previously and now, which are listed only a hundred or so less than would be the model bought new! the Lavry DA 10 for example... one seller listed it at $850.00 I'll spend the added $125 then for a brand new warrantied one and not look back. It's not worth the time wasted to me. That's all. Same thing goes for some of the Stratos units being adv'd. for not terribly more money a new current tech supported unit can be had so why not?

To each their own I'll buy new when I can, and used when I have to. So far for me, it's working out.

I feel good about this upcoming Odyssey unit... all things being considered.

If it's a few hundred bucks...10% or so, then I agree...buy new.

Buying used is only valuable to me if the savings is at least 40%, depending on the scarcity and desirability of the component.

On this we agree.