Does Odyssey = ODL? same company?

Absolutely not! Once upon a time the ODL owner was part of the Odyssey company. However, they parted ways and he immediately started up his new company using technology and production, brought from his experience at Odyssey. Hence, the look alike. Obviously, this was neither fair, nor legal, and a lawsuit ensued. My understanding is that Odyssey won the lawsuit and the principal of ODL was to cease production of the Odyssey copies. Beware, even though they look similar, Odyssey is the only one that can produce and sell the designs (from the Symphonic Line designer) that you are reading about, and seeing so much praise. Plus, they are selling their Stratos amp for less money. Do yourself a favor (if you are interested in the Odyssey products), and make sure you deal with Klaus Bunge, the owner of Odyssey designs. You can't go wrong there. I hope this helps clear up any confusion.

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Neilro:

You must have been VERRRRY LUCKY. The two amps are most decidedly NOT the same, at least not in build quality! The only thing ODL steals from is Odyssey ;) There have been a ton of posts across the web from dissatisfied ODL owners, though Odyssey has been amazingly considerate in treating ODL owners like genuine Odussey customers. Klaus Bunge is a gentleman of the first rank. Odyssey did in fact win their suit, by the way. If your amp works, I'm very happy for you, but I wouldn't be too quick to herald it to others. The Odyssey Stratos, on the other hand, enjoys a well deserved reputation for quality and good sound at a comparative bargain price. It's unquestionably a well spent $400 to get the Odyssey.

chas