Second Spin Audio

Buy used audio gear knowing what to check.

Practical guides to second-hand DJ gear, turntables and hi-fi: the faults to look for, the versions worth buying, and what a fair price looks like.

The first guides are being written now.

What we cover

DJ gear

CDJs and media players, DJ mixers, controllers.

Turntables

Direct-drive decks, tonearms, cartridges.

Amplifiers

Integrated and power amplifiers, vintage, modern and high-end.

Hi-fi

Vintage receivers, speakers and high-end audiophile systems.

Latest guides

What every guide includes

  • What to inspect before you pay, in person or from photos
  • Known faults on that model and how to spot them
  • Which versions and revisions to look for, and which to avoid
  • What used units typically sell for
  • Links to current listings

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Thinking about buying something used and want it covered? Send the model name to hello@secondspinaudio.com.

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