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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
s7horton
1,077 posts
 
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.
evita
112 posts
 
Is that you, Mr. Richard Feder of Ft. Lee, New Jersey?
buck69
5 posts
 
I think the answer may be that the new Mark III(3) is just coming out. I have just purchased a Classic One Mk III and it has a more extended top end and tigher mid and low bass than my previous Mk II version. Regardless of which version, I believe the Pathos Classic One is a fantastic integrated amp.
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jond
5,687 posts
 
Since it's a fairly entry level item I suspect that many people buy one, love it, andn then feel the need to upgrade. Since it's probably sold in fairly large quantities there are relatively many for sale. Pretty simple, really.
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kops
478 posts
 
one of the biggest hypes in audio. For 700$ is good.
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