Khartago and Stratos Amps - Sound Characteristics


Can anyone talk about the clarity and resolution of these amps?

I know they are highly regarded, but if they were matched up with very resolving and clear speakers would they fall short?

What does one get if you move up the upgrade path for these amps, both of which seem to have at least two available upgrades. Is it just more "oomph", or are there other changes as well?

Thanks
jaybe

Showing 1 response by stereo5

I have had my Odyssey Stratos Extreme+++stereo amp since 2010.  I have upgraded the entire system but never felt the need to upgrade the Stratos amp.  These amps are basically clones of the Symphonic Line amps that Odyssey also imports.  My amp has the following upgrades from the basic Stratos:  two huge power transformers, Upgraded wiring, 180,000uf of caps, Symphonic Line branded caps, upgraded Groneberg Wiring, Kismet circuit board (black), upgraded parts.

I am very pleased with the amp.  This amp replaced a more expensive 175wpc Classe' model 15 amp which cost me 2999.95 in 1999.  Yup, the Odyssey amp is that good.  It was compared to a 80,000.00+  Solution amp and was stated that the Odyssey amp that sells for around 2,500.00 is 90% of the Solution.   Not too shabby.  I am powering a 5,000.00 pair of GE Triton Ones with the Odyssey Stratos and the sound is breathtaking.  Check out my systems, especially the reference system.