Advice: RSP-1066 + RMB-1075

[jamesn6]

I've been wanting to set up a HT at home for a while now. I have a potential seller and he's willing to sell me his used RSP-1066 + RMB-1075 for about $1,800. I am trying to stay in the sub $2k. I can't find the retail price for the 1066 <discontinued> but the 1075 is about $1,100 at my local av store. I hesitate to buy the 1066 but i don't know what a steal deal is. What should I counter with?

Thanks
Alex

[Kevin D]

Unless you are counting it with tax, your dealer is charging about $100 more than retail for the 1075.. The 1066 retailed for $1500. Used 1075's go for $7-800, and 1066's go for $8-1000. So you deal is on the high-end of things. If he's local and you don't have to worry about shipping, it might not be so bad.

With all the improvements on the new line, you migh want to get a 1056 ($1300 new) now, and when you find a good deal pick up a used 1075 to add to it.

Kevin D.

[H.Donald]

Hmmm,
Sounds a little high to me...right now on Audiogon there are three 1075s from
725-800$...which is also what I suspect a used 1066 is going for or less.Also most dealers will sell you that new 1075 for $999 or less.As for the duo together...you're doing him a favor by taking both,so it would have to be a real nice price for me to buy them...so top dollar for 1075 used, would be 800...top price for 1066 used 700,so a steal would be under 1,500$.

[jamesn6]

thank you very much guys. i figure $1,800 is on the high end. The guy is in Canada. and his price include s/h. I'll see if he's willing to let the 1075 goes for about 700. thanks a bunch guys. i can't wait....