odyssey kismet monpblock

For the money in the solid state realm they are hard to beat. I have a pair of the Kismet Reference and after talking with  Klaus I replaced all 4 of the internal fuses with Synergistic Research blue fuses which kicked their good performance up another notch. I am a tube guy but these are very listenable amps and they are very reliable.

Had the original Stratos for about 15 years and a Kismet Stratos for a couple years. They are very nice. Lots of power and a little tubey sounding with great dynamics. 

I had a Stratos for a few years too. Bought a  225 watt a side Van Alstine
450 which was far more musical . Don't miss the Stratos .

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Curious as to what you felt bested the Odyssey amps in similar price category?

On my 2nd full day of listening to the Kismet monos’,
These are so nice, musical, no harshness, very smooth to my ears, no fatigue at all. Even when they were basic 2007 STRATOS amps, the sound was smooth, and subtle, never harsh, with plenty of juice for my smaller towers.
These new upgraded kismet monos, far surpass the old STRATOS.
these Kismet monos are a country mile ahead of the old ones I used.

They a very fast attacking amp, with amazing detail.
   I’m glad I popped for the upgrade, I’m hoping to get 20+ years from these.

  I’m happy as a pig in sh** with these, they are amazing sounding.
if these sound this good, I can imagine what I will be treated to in another 400 hours
, I’m looking forward to it greatly!

 Klaus is so easy to talk to, humble, knowledgeable, just a descent man, doing his best to bring us some above average audio gear!