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Pathos Classic One int.: So many for sale- Why ?

I am considering this integrated for purchase. At last count, there were 8 units for sale, BY FAR the greatest number of units of the same machine for sale on audiogon.

Is there something I should know about this machine ? Why so many for sale, including the apparently ''better'' MKII version? How is this affecting resale value? Why are these owners dumping them? Sure they must have sold many units of the Pathos, but they also sold probably 3 times as many Nait Nait 5's and Arcam A-85's, yet those machine remain relatively scarce on the used market. Comments anyone ?

I cannot get access to one for listening, as our local dealer dropped the line last year.
paulburke9f21

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s7horton
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if you want one, buy it. Does it really matter why they are for sale?

Are you looking for an answer like, they suck, or they spontaneously combust?

I sold one about two years ago. When I bought mine (the MK II) I paid 1250 for it. It's not worth that in my opinion. I wouldn't buy one again unless they were available around the 700 dollar range.
s7horton
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Douglas, I compared it against the anthem INT 2 hybrid integrated. IMO, those two should be priced around the same.

Also, why must we have A/B'd them against another hybrid integrated? The Pathos should be compared against any other integrated in that price range, not specifically pointing out hybrids.
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