Pathos Ethos
Pathos Ethos
€3,715.00
Pathos Ethos: Integrated amplifier (HiDac Optional)
The edged exterior of the Éthos does not provide any clues about how to control the amplifier. Like with the Logos to operate the Éthos is a hit and miss trial and error affair. Both recessed buttons on the front panel are difficult to access and they carry no marks or descriptions. The remote controller (by the way very elegant slick piece of metal) will not help a lot as it also has just anonymous buttons. Either a user looks into the amp’s manual or just presses something to see what it does. This is a kind of trade-off for the clean Italian design,
Other than that the Éthos is built with great attention to detail, the selection of parts, craftsmanship and internal layout scream with quality and care. I loved the amp’s heatsinks that are cast in the shape of Pathos’ logo.
The central part is occupied by a turquoise alphanumeric display that is dimmable. The power switch can be found at the rear panel and there is no need to power the amp off as it stays in a standby mode at idle, A ‘progress bar’ on the display will inform you that the Éthos is waking up – it takes no more than 30 seconds before all circuits are stabilized.
Finishes: Matt metallic grey
Description
Highlights:
2 x 100W@ 8 Ohm – class A / AB – Hybrid technology
5 line inputs RCA and 2 balanced XLR, sub out, pre-out,
SPDIF and USB digital inputs optional ( HiDac required )
Purely resistive volume control
Dimensions: unit 43 x 48 x 15 cm package, 52 x 60 x 24 cm – Weight: net 20 Kg, gross 25 Kg
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