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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
jonasandezekiel
soix
9,591 posts
 
What about this classic beast?

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649428780-lae-mccormack-dna-2-amplifier/
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simao
1,823 posts
 
You can't go wrong with either. My Bel Canto customer service was fantastic, and talking with Klaus was engaging and fun. They're both well-made and fantastic sounding.

Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
I had an Odyssey Stratos and replaced it with a Van Alstine 450, definite upgrade and service is good .
jackd
1,070 posts
 
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
jonasandezekiel OP
158 posts
 
Schubert/jackd....So you found the Van Alstine better than the Odyssey? It looks unremarkable, but I will definitely investigate further. Thanks for the tip.
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