Buyer's guide
Guides to buying high-end hi-fi
Hifi-Max is a European marketplace for high-end audio: outlet and ex-demo from verified professional dealers and distributors. These guides answer what people ask us before they buy.
What is ex-demo hi-fi, and is it worth buying?
An ex-demo hi-fi unit is one a dealer or distributor has used to show customers: on display, in its listening room or at a show. What it means, what to check and why it is a smart buy.
Read the guide →Outlet vs ex-demo: what is the difference?
An outlet product is new and sold at a reduced price; an ex-demo unit has been used for demonstration. How to tell them apart and which one suits you.
Read the guide →Buying high-end hi-fi in Europe: warranty, shipping and returns
Your rights when you buy hi-fi from a dealer in another EU country: legal guarantee, shipping with no customs, 14 days to withdraw, and an invoice.
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