I was running GE Triton Ones with an Odyssey Stereo Extreme amp which was rated at 150 a channel compared to the 130 per channel of the Khartago. The Odyssey amps are the better buy and you get a 20 year transferrable warranty to boot. I sold my Odyssey amp when I moved on to McIntosh, but I am VERY sorry I did so. The Odyssey did a lot of great things right. Get the Odyssey, you will love it.
Odyssey "Khartago" Stereo Extreme" amp compared to Schitt's "Vidar" amp
I am downgrading my amp to a smaller size and considering either Odyssey Khartago Stereo Extreme or the Schitt Audio "Vidar" Therefore, I need some feedback about which amp might sound better and more compatible with a Conrad Johnson PV-14L SE pre-amp. Also, which one would be more compatible with a variety of speakers
My current speakers are Golden Ear Technology model 7's which might possibly be replaced by Magneplanar .7 speakers, or something better than the GET 7's.
Thank you,
S.J.
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Has anyone mentioned; Klaus offers a no-questions-asked, no-restocking-fee, 30 day, money-back, satisfaction guarantee?
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Doesn’t Odyssey recommend a really long break in time on their amps? I’m going by memory here, I thought I’d read that somewhere. Ive got the Vidar and have become really impressed with it. It’s clearly superior to the Adcom amp it replaced as well as the Nad C375BEE’s amp section. Open, detailed and effortless come to mind in describing its characteristics. Owners report good synergy with Maggies. For a 100 wpc amp it really has grunt. |
Doesn’t Odyssey recommend a really long break in time on their amps? I’m going by memory here, I thought I’d read that somewhere. The manual states 6+ weeks with the amp remaining on the entire time for full break-in. It describes 4 distinct phases which the amp will go through. Owners report good synergy with Maggies. I have the Cyclops version of the Khartago (with extreme boards and upgraded ps) and ran it with MMG's for several years. Yes, there is a very nice synergy. Odyssey amps are higher current amps which, as well-reported, Maggies like and/or need. While the amp was powerful enough for my normal listening levels there were times I wished for a tad more. Adding a powered sub did alleviate much of that issue for me, fortunately. The sound quality of the Khartago is outstanding but if I were to do it again, I would opt for the more powerful Stratos to pair with Maggies. Sorry @sunnyjim, I have no experience with the Vidar. Best of luck. |
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