Pass X150.5 or Odyssey Stratos monos?
whatsmyname No contest, Pass X150.5 as it's it's not a bridged amp, like the Stratos mono's are Stratos Stereo http://www.odysseyaudio.com/pictures/amp-stratos-st-xt.jpg Stratos Mono https://img.usaudiomart.com/uploads/large/181185-odyssey_stratos_mono_extremes_with_upgraded_red_boa... Cheers George |
@simao I have both a Freya S and a Saga +. Speakers are Magnepan .7 and various dynamic speakers. I'm pretty confident the Pass and Odyssey amps will both do the job well, I'm just torn between the two. I expect the Pass to be a bit more magical but the dual power supplies of Stratos monos are very tempting. |
whatsmyname OP
You make what could be a good stereo amp into a mediocre mono amp by bridging the two stereo channels together to make a mono. Yes you gain a lot more watts, but everything else that makes for a good amp takes a hit. Current ability is less Stability is less Distortion is more Damping factor is worse The ability to drive low impedance’s is reduced by half. I’m sure there are more. Cheers George |
