I had an Odyssey Stratos and replaced it with a Van Alstine 450, definite upgrade and service is good .
Looking for an amp....Opinions about Odyssey or Bel Canto audio anyone?
Hey people,
I'm looking at purchasing a new amp, stereo or possibly monos, and I've read very good reviews regarding Bel Canto, but not much regarding Odyssey audio and their offerings. Anyone with experience with either? I realize I'm comparing vastly different amps, but I need more power than my current class d amp gives me--I think my speakers would really benefit from the higher power. Odyssey amps look nice, but you have to spend a good amount of money to get anything over 180 watts.
I'm open to suggestions, but I was looking at a used pair of Bel Canto REF 1000Ms or a new Odyssey.
Thanks in advance.
Jerry
I'm looking at purchasing a new amp, stereo or possibly monos, and I've read very good reviews regarding Bel Canto, but not much regarding Odyssey audio and their offerings. Anyone with experience with either? I realize I'm comparing vastly different amps, but I need more power than my current class d amp gives me--I think my speakers would really benefit from the higher power. Odyssey amps look nice, but you have to spend a good amount of money to get anything over 180 watts.
I'm open to suggestions, but I was looking at a used pair of Bel Canto REF 1000Ms or a new Odyssey.
Thanks in advance.
Jerry
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Look at the recently introduced Van Alstine SET 400. http://www.audiophilia.com/reviews/2018/9/13/the-van-alstine-vision-set-400-stereo-amplifier |
Thanks for all of the suggestions, I had another question of I were to buy the bel canto amps... As I said, I was looking at the REF 1000M monos--as they don't make them any more, I would be looking for a used pair. Are there any tips about buying used amps/electronics that would help? I've never bought any used electronics before, and I'm a little leery about it. You just don't know how they been used or abused...should I have it checked out after purchasing to make sure it's running at full capacity? Is that even an issue typically, or do they generally run at full capacity until they break completely? Thanks! |
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