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US Audio Mart
US classifieds and community platform for audio equipment and recorded media, launched in 2012. Hobbyist postings are free, with separate dealer participation, and the site explicitly says it does not authenticate listings or guarantee the goods offered by individual sellers.
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US Audio Mart, also called USAM, launched on June 19, 2012, as a classifieds site for American audio enthusiasts to buy, sell and trade hi-fi equipment. Its about page identifies CanuckAudioMart as a sister site and states that accounts work across both. The live homepage distinguishes free hobbyist postings from dealer participation, making it a marketplace and community resource rather than a retailer selling every listed item itself. [1] [2]
Hardware categories include speakers, amplifiers, preamplifiers, turntables, digital sources and headphones. The “Software” section means recorded media such as vinyl, CDs, SACDs and other formats, not only computer applications. Dealer eShops, wanted ads, ad notifications, forums and user galleries provide different ways to navigate and participate, useful when searching for a particular component or learning about a seller’s activity. [1]
The platform’s safety page explicitly says that it does not vet sellers, buyers or ads, authenticate listings, guarantee accuracy or compel a resolution after a failed transaction. It recommends reviewing feedback, requesting recent photos or proof of ownership, checking condition and considering payment protection. That distinction is essential: a listing’s presence is not platform endorsement, and dealer or private-seller return and warranty terms must be checked separately. [3]
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