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Odyssey "Khartago" Stereo Extreme" amp compared to Schitt's "Vidar" amp

I am downgrading my amp to a smaller size and considering either Odyssey Khartago Stereo Extreme  or the Schitt Audio "Vidar"  Therefore, I need some feedback about which amp might sound better and more compatible with a Conrad Johnson PV-14L SE pre-amp. Also, which one would be more compatible with a variety of speakers

My current speakers are Golden Ear Technology model 7's which might  possibly be replaced by Magneplanar .7 speakers, or something better than the GET 7's.


Thank you,

S.J.

  

  

sunnyjim
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georgehifi
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Anyone interested in returning to the subject of this thread(WITHOUT the spin)
You started and repeated the propaganda "spin", with the false claims of 35w Class-A on the Odyssey (lucky to be 5w) your not doing Odyssey any favours.

To those here, I have nothing against Odyssey they have always had good affordable reliable "low bias" Class-A/B "stereo" amps, in the same vein as Bryston's are. The "bridged" monoblocks are in my view are a big step backwards for the extra cost, Class-D even a cheaper option.

sunnyjim OP what I said said to you, you’d get better sound, bi-amping with Class-A mids and highs using a "real" Class-A 20w Schiit Aegir, and maybe a Vidar on the bass, or even as mrdecibel said an even cheaper Class-D on the bass.
Cheers George
mrdecibel
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FYI, the Nuforce STA 200 is not a class D amp ( it is A/B, using a Goldmund circuit design ), as I believe it to be the only non class D amp they make. George, I do not think that was me, as I spoke about passive, vertical biamping with a pair of STA 200s,.....enough with the arguing already. Music touches our hearts, our souls, and it is for enjoyment.
jackd
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George

Just out of curiosity as to your supposed "friend" who had the Odyssey amps in for evaluation in Australia what specific amps were those and more importantly what year exactly was that?
rodman99999
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To those here: I have nothing against anyone’s equipment. I just take issue with the sort that make unsubstantiated claims, like, "....you’d get better sound...", never having heard, or compared, the pertinent components. Again: class of operation isn’t all that’s involved, as regards final sound quality. Grind on, George! 
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georgehifi
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Whatever, you’ve already shown your knowledge with the BS statements you presented on Class-A that you have no technical experience whatsoever on at all, which explains why your a "fuser" as well someone pointed out below.
Replacing the fuses with HI-FI Tuning or Synergistic Research will make a difference too(if you haven’t already).


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