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Odyssey Stratos

Have anybody had experience in direct comparison between Odyssey Stratos and some highly regarded integrated amps, particularly Creek 5350SE, Musical Fidelity A3, Simaudio Moon I-5, Plinius 8100/8150i, Bryston B-60. I'm interested in impression from the direct AB comparision of sound character and sound quality. Also, one of the comments for Stratos at audioreview.com mentioned that it cause a low level noise can be heard if you get close to speakers. Does there anybody else have comments on background noise either from amp itself or speakers? From the reviews I read, seems like Odyssey is very good communicating with customers. I sent a e-mail to them three or four days ago and haven't got any feedback yet.
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sibelius
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I have compared the Odyssey with the Bryston 3B and 4B but not any integrated amps. My opinion is that the Odyssey is in the same class of build and sound quality as the Bryston at much less cost. The Stratos trademark is extreme clarity with perhaps a slight bias toward a cool, dark sound.

In regards to your other question, I have relatively sensitive speakers (91db) and there is not a noise problem in my system. The Odyssey is silent.

I have found that the best way to communicate with Klaus is by phoning him direct. They are a small operation and are very busy. I have also sent some E-mails that have gone unanswered.

I have been very satisfied with my purchase. Given there 10 day no quesions asked trial, why don't you see for yourself.
sibelius
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sedond:

I am currently on the waiting list for Monoblocks. It was basically a coin flip between the Mono's and Biamping. In the end, I decided I was going to try the "minimalist" approach. I have the type of personality where if I get going along the tweaking path (Biamps, active X-overs upgraded Caps, etc..) I'll never be satisfied and become a bit too obsessed with 1% improvements.

Thanks for all your input though.
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