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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
jonasandezekiel OP
160 posts
 
Jackd...
I'm driving Legacy Audio studio HDs. They can handle, and need some decent power to sound their best. Not mid-ranging enough for my taste, and I want more bass. I'm just not happy with my current amp-- no pun intended.
jonasandezekiel OP
160 posts
 
The SET 400 looks very nice, the only drawback is no balanced connections. 
jackd
1,074 posts
 
Next step up solves that but at a price.

https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers/products/dva-set-600-mono-block-solid-state-amplifi...

Would also consider a used PS Audio BHK 250.  Great amp.
jonasandezekiel OP
160 posts
 
Very nice. Maybe even MORE power than I need! Five Gs for my front end though...ouch.
geek101
284 posts
 
@jackd I am not talking about stereophile review + measurements. But just specs like other vendors do. A full detailed analysis does help more though. It’s says 500+ Watts to @ 4 ohm. But what is the THD at 500?. How does it perform at 2 ohm. Slew rate. I am talking about SET 600.
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