Parasound A21 or Odyssey Stratus

What preamp will you be using with the amp? The reason I ask is that both amps have input impedances that are a bit on the low side, especially the Stratos at 22K. That is low enough to be a less than optimal match for some preamps, especially some that are tube-based.

Regards,
-- Al

I much prefer the Odyssey. The higher level Stratos choices are closer in power and price to the Parasound.

Odyssey is noticeably lean.

Almarg............

I use an Audible Illusions Modulus 3B all tube preamp with my Stratos Extreme with zero problems.

Papostol...........

I have a Rogue Cronus Magnum in a second system and I do not find it lean at all. You can swap out the preamp tube (the middle 12au7) with a Mullard CV4003 from Upscale for less than 100.00. There will be no more leanness in your amp. I think it is the Monitor Audio speakers and not the amp. If you feel you must change the amp, I would go with the Odyssey Stratos. It is on the warm side of neutral and is not bright or etched at all.

Get something with tone controls or a sub. It's not always audiophile approved, but you will be happier with the sound.