Used Audiolab 8000M or new Vincent SP-996 or SP-997?

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I can get a pair of Audiolab 8000M monoblocks for £484.

They are used; 4 years old.

Seller has original boxes and paperwork so it should be ok to buy from him.

Alternatively I can get a pair of Vincent SP-996 monoblocks for around the same price.

These are new.

Second alternative is a pair of Vincent SP-997 monoblocks; also new.

They are more powerful than the SP-996's.

I can get these at a very good price below the original sales price.

Yet they are still 1/3 more expensive than the 8000M's and SP-996's.

What would you do?

All setup's shoud provide me with a nice, neutral and transparent sound.

 

[audioaddict]

Hi mate im not familiar with the vincents but my previous system was all audiolabs which included the 8000ms . the 8000s are powerful and detailed but for me not a good long term listen hencr me selling them. if the vincents are new at same price try em at home for a week or so then return em.