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Is Odyssey Power amp Stratos better than Krell?

Hi,

Would like to ask you guys about odyssey stratos power amplifier (extreme & monoblock range). Does this amp really good compare to, i.e Krell, plinius?

lots of reviewers gave high rating (audioreview) and they claimed that the sound is better than Krell, Plinius...very transparent, firm bass and imaging.

I'm using Krell KSA80B, are they better for a change?..I Listen to Sting, norah jones, Sarah McLachlan, Radiohead, Coldplay..etc.

Thanks for any inputs
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hammergjh
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I sold my Stratos and bought the new Krell 400xi integrated amp. I'm not going back. The Odyssey was "fine". Not outstanding in anyway. But it proved to be unstable when pushed. My Krell is a monster, controlled, balanced, detailed and clear. Not as warm as the Odyssey.
hammergjh
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I replaced an Odyssey Stratos that has the cap upgrade with the Krell KAV400xi integrated. No comparison, the Krell has it all over the Odyssey. While the Odyssey sounded fine at lower volumes, it became unstable when pushed, literally loosing control of the woofers. The Krell is very balanced with tremendous control, it seemed to have limitless clean power. It sounds balanced and real at all volumes. The Odyssey was warmer while the Krell is more precise.

I'm glad I made the switch. IMO of course.
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