Lightning quick DYNAMIC amp in the under $1000 range

Thanks Mr Decibel. That’s just it, I don’t know if I’m missing anything with my amp, other than it is one Fugly box. But I have it tucked away where it won’t offend anyone. All I care about is SQ any way. I did the fan mod, so the thing is quiet as a mouse to boot. Just not sure how it compares to an "audiophile amp" since I’ve never owned one. Not sure if I’m missing anything and I suppose I won’t know until I try no matter how many forum posts I do.

Regarding a powered sub, Yes, I do plan on getting one soon (sometime over the next year) Next month, I am getting a new preamp. Last month I got a new turntable cart, so, I am working my way there....

I do like the idea of getting the latest Vandy 3A Signature. Would have to get used and I think those are sometimes available in the $1500-$2000 range, which is quite a deal considering this is a 5K speaker. (although, I would still be left wanting since my real dream speaker is the Treo CT, which will be out of reach for the considerable future). Might be able to swing the 3’s though, good call.

MOAR Vandy is always good.

fanboy who owns Klipsch, Apogee, Dynaco, ADS, Thiel, Quad..and ..and....and....

But sure, I do appreciate Vandersteen

I know a guy with an absolutely killer system all sourced used..

SOTA Sapphire
Sumiko arm
Ortofon Black
ARC SP-17
Threshold 200
Vandy 3a SIG

but so correct, reading and writing about it, aint listening...

re your question about Odyssey- power supply, cap, resistor changes as you move up the line. My brother in law had 2c w Kahtargo in his big room glorious but 2 c overpowered his smaller den, so he moved to 1ci with the same amp...very sweet.

tomic, I very well appreciate you being a Vandy fanboy, as I understand their many attributes. You seem defensive, and no need to be. Although I mentioned I was not a fanboy ( I am not a fanboy of many brands, as indicated ), I never suggested the op change from Vandys, which you seem to have missed. I am a horn guy, so apples to oranges. As I suggested, the larger 3s, or the addition of a powered sub with crossover, would possibly do for the op everything he is looking for. BTW, the majority of pro amps I have been accustomed to, have one thing in common : they have " balls ". OP, can you tell me about your fan mod, as I have done them also ? Enjoy ! MrD.

 I have owned the Stratus, and while I think it’s an excellent amplifier, I would not call it fast. I think the BEL and the Aragon would be better in that regard. 

@mzkmxcv: It seems a tad unfair to criticize a manufacturer for not providing a graph when they summarize a lot of data relevant to consumers.

It is more unfair to criticize George for relying on such specs regarding Schiit amps without graph data when you thereafter recommend gear not having graph data:
https://emotiva.com/products/pa-1

Same with the Outlaw amp recommendation.