Van Alstine Synergy amps: Are they quality sound?

To Schubert: That will surely make me think twice about buying either the Syngery basic stereo amp or his overpriced integrated which is $1800. I can buy a used Krell 400i for less that probably will smoke his integrated and you get twice the power and also is stable at 2 ohms

You helped answer another question I ask in a previous thread. If his S-450 outclassed the Odyssey Stratos, it will do the same and then some to the Odyssey Khartago which I considered, and got very good reviews

Yes, as you guys have noted, I guess advertising determines a company's recognition among the audio literati; I thought they were committed to reviewing the best products??? Thanks guys for the advice and comments, Jimbo

04-10-13: Sunnyjim
Yes, as you guys have noted, I guess advertising determines a company's recognition among the audio literati; I thought they were committed to reviewing the best products???

LOL!!! Oh if only that were true, and all salesmen and politicians could be trusted. hahahahahahahaha

It's all about the Benjamin's.

To.Mr JMC Grogan, Relax, I was just being facetious. Most of these audio pundits have ears stuffed with cotton when they go to audition high-end. I have only truated reviews by Bob Reina at Stereophile. His review method is systematic and thorough, and 90-95% of the time his impressions are right on target. This could be said of Tom Norton who is no longer with Stereophile and possibly deceased. His review of the Aragon 4004 MKII power amp in 1988 was excellent, and over my 15 years of ownership of this amp, I came to hear every point he made about the amp's performance

04-11-13: Sunnyjim
To.Mr JMC Grogan, Relax, I was just being facetious. Most of these audio pundits have ears stuffed with cotton when they go to audition high-end.

Don't worry about me Jimbo, one can't help but be relaxed with all the quality entertainment here. :)

I would would replace the word "cotton" with "dollar bills" in your statement. ;)

Years ago Frank came to my house and plugged in his latest preamp. At the time is bested my ARC SP3-a. His equipment doesn't strive to be audio gems in looks, but his designs will live up to his claims. Further, he makes iterations of his amps with the stability to drive hard loads. Check out his sight and remember, he is an engineer, not a designer.