Upgraditis - rental options

All my gear was bought new by me in the '90s, and until something dies I can't see anything being replaced. I enjoy listening to music on it, so why change anything? Oh, and I can't really warrant the expenditure these days! Last year was expensive, with two servicings carried out and full Fraim bought. I just hope my CDX can last until streaming tech has settled down a little. 

Tony

That's an interesting thought Seth. A lot of us here ride the upgrade treadmill. It's inevitable if music is a passion and funds are available.

Perhaps there's a business opportunity for Naim there. Rental deals to include servicing and updating. Easy-peasy to swap out and upgrade or downgrade. Hit us with some rates!

John.

Buying S/H can keep the rental costs down, maybe even get the full amount back toward the next step.

I hope to add a TT within the year, but otherwise am very satisfied with my current (first) Naim system.  I plan to keep it for the long-term.

Many dealers in the US offer a buyback program within the first year (typically 70-80%) toward a subsequent purchase.  Seems like a fair "rental system" for both buyer and dealer.

That if true has to be a brilliant deal.

I cant see 70-80% trade in working though.

It just does not make financial sense.

Stu.

Depends on the margins, I guess. And the fact that you'd probably not upgrade if not for the temptation.

As MM said above, plus, the buyback keeps you tied to that dealer, and provides the dealer a source of demo/second hand gear.  It also provides the buyer an incentive to buy through a dealer, rather than on the s/h market.  Remember Stu, very few people in the US have ever heard of Naim.