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Classe 201 -vs- Odyssey Stratos

OK, after all the positive feedback on the Stratos Amp, I'm wondering what sort of differences I can expect between the qualities of these two amps? The Classe 201 is 3,300.00 and the Stratos is 1200.00. I've had the Classe in my home for an audition and it was really nice, but before I spend all that money I want to try the Stratos to see if I agree with all the positive reviews.

Interestingly enough I only ordered the amp after reading the forums on AudioGon. I called Odyssey at about 6pm on Friday, and the guy who runs Odyssey (Klause) answered his cell phone while he was driving home! I think it was pretty cool that Klause had his business phone forwarded to his cell so he didn't miss a business call. I've been around audio for a long time, and I've never experienced this kind of service. However, I wil not keep the amp if it cannot match the performance of the higher priced amps.

I'm looking for feedback from others who have auditioned this amp against Classe 201.

Thanks.
mhubbard

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jayctoy
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I got my stratos a week ago, i have extreme monos,
I ll tell you they are very good, I have only 120
hours on them,but the sound I am hearing is good.
I have heard the classe 201 they are good too,but
IMO I like the the stratos better, they are very
smoooth.. and natural. and powerful.
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jayctoy
3,677 posts
 
I have both experience, the positon of Socrates and Mhubard
in my early audiophile stage,when my friend will give my
system low grade, I get upset.NOT ANYMORE.Now I was invited
once to a friend house and told me I HAVE ALL THE FREEDOM
TO SAY ON HIS SYSTEM.The moment I told him my honest
opinoin.He burst into flame.YOU KNOW I JUST GOT MY STRATOS
EXTREME 2 WEEKS AGO. I PUT AN AVERAGE OF AT LEAST 12 HOURS
OR MORE.I have to tell you this,this amps are running my
Andra eggleston like I have never heard before.I heard
them with very expensive gear but I like the naturality
of this monos than other expensive amps.NO ONE CAN CHANGE
MY IMPRESSION ON THIS AMPS.I BELIEVE THEY ARE NOT FULLY
BROKEN YET.THE EX OWNER OF ANDRA WAS VERY IMPRESS.IF SOCRATES THINK THAT THERE IS ONOTHER GOOD AMP THERE.I
APPRECIATE THE INFORMATION.WILL I EVER GET RID my
STRATOS? THE ANSWER IS NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.........
BUT AGAIN LETS ALL GET ALONG AFTER ALL WE ARE NOT DESIGNER
OF THIS GEAR. PEACE....BE WITH YOU ALL.
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