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Odyssey Stratos, McCormack DNA 225 or Bryston4BST?

What would you buy and why. On the used market the Stratos is about 1/2 the price yet continues to get wows from the audio community. Would I be disappointed with the Stratos compared to a Mccormack or Bryston. I listen to all types of music use an Audio Research SP16L preamp, Myryad MDP500 G6 processor, and Dynaudio Contour 1.3 MK II speakers. Cabling is Harmonic Tech ProSilways, Truthlinks, and a Magic Link. Thanks for your experiences and input. Dave.
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polara
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just call klaus-even if you buy a used unit he will answer your questions-

best time is after 6pm eastern time
vladimir
346 posts
 
Even if AR recommends 20K ohms as a minimum amplifier load (Stratos is 10K), the SP16's 260 ohms seems just about low enough (the old rule of thumb is to multiply it by 50), but it is good advice to call Klaus as Polara says, he's very helpful.
playitagain
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Hafler on a short audiophile list - hmmmm. I have a Hafler 9505 that will drive about anything. It runs a little hot with the factory bias setup - but sure is a good amp. Also, have a Hafler XL280 for the wife's system - another really fine sounding amp at 145 wpc. I know there are a lot of purist that cringe at Hafler - but the truth is in the listening. I see the 9505 $2200.00 list (1500.00 street) going for 650.00 bucks on Ebay and occasionally less - quite a deal I think. Also have a Bryton 4B which will cost a little more on the used market. I think the 9505 is as good. IMHO
phd
1,307 posts
 
Definately go with the Stratos if this is the only choice of the two. But if push comes to shove, & the choice was between the Stratos or the "Deluxe" DNA 0.5, I will pick the Deluxe DNA 0.5.
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