Sanders magtech or odyssey kismet

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FWIW, I have had my Odyssey Audio Stratos HT3 for just about 10 years now. When it was new, a capacitor failed, and it was repaired under warranty. However, I had to pay for the frieght (one way, IIRC), which for a 64 lb. amp is not insignificant. Since then, however, the amp has been trouble free. And I love the sound. If it holds up as long as I do, it will be my last amplifier. Just do not feel the need to move to anything better. As for the poster who implied that Odyssey amps sound "grainy", I respectfully disagree. The Odyssey amp I have is super smooth and clean. YMMV, and you are looking at a different model. But the Magtech is $5500. For $3400, you can have a pair of Odyssey’s best Stratos Monos. Less power than the Magtech, yes, but also less money!

In the for what it's worth department -

Last weekend I attended THE Show Newport and happened to hear both Sanders and Odyssey room systems.

The Sanders was about what I'd heard from them before; detailed, articulate, balanced, a very musical presentation.

I don't know which Odyssey amps were playing with his other electronics and speakers.  Klaus spent all his time talking about his component stand while I was in the room (a potential buyer was present).  Then he played a jazz recording.  The tenor sax was beautiful with great musical tonalities.  But the acoustic bass was too dominant which resulted in an unbalanced presentation.  Too bass heavy and forward.  Of course it could have been poorly recorded.  But then why would he choose to play that as a demo?

I had potential interest myself in Odyssey amps but if that example was representative of Klaus' preference and how he voices his components it would rule them out for me.

I've had no experience with Sanders, but I had Odyssey components. I did not care for the quality or the customer service at all.
I like Parasound very much, I have an A21 but two JC mono amps would be keepers for sure. My two cents...

bondmanp, which speakers are you running them with?  I have a HT-3 Extreme SE ++ and couldn't really tell an improvement when I moved to the Kismet in Stratos, but the Kismet in Stratos are several years older.