It is a legitimate question, however, often plans can change, not referring to emergencies or buyer remorse, and the intended use is no longer applicable. For example, 18 months ago, I bought a pair of Wilson Benesch Discovery II for which I have no use any longer as I was able to fit larger speakers in their originally intended space. As a result, the speakers went on for sale with truly less than 100 hours of use. They were literally opened to get inspected for full working order and pictures. Nothing wrong with the speakers. They sound great and if I had the space, I would have kept them. Therefore, it is possible, judging from my own experience.
"Hardly Used / Less than 100 Hours / Took out for pics only"????
I'm constantly baffled and confused by the number of ads I read that say the item for sale has barely been used.
I try not to be distrustful, but I feel like you're either in this hobby or you're not. There's nothing more fun than the anticipation of a new piece of gear and what it might do to your system!
If you have a piece of equipment, why wouldn't you set it up and give it a couple of months. We all know that it takes awhile for the item to break in, or for your ears to adjust.
Dealers aside, why would anyone in this hobby own something that has less than 100 hours on it?