regardless of price - are these top notch amps ?


Hi everyone
I'm looking for an amp to drive my dynaudio audience 62 (which i'll maybe upgrade to von schweikert VR4jr).
I've read some rave reviews about:
Portal Panache
Odyssey Stratus (reg. and dual mono)
Mccormack DNA-225

Are these really great amps or "just" when calculating
$ per Watt ?
I'm looking for a great balanced musical beast here

Thanks
icorem

Showing 1 response by transnova

I have been using the 4jr's for several months and have an Oddyssey Stratos with the Extreme Upgrade.I have also owned an older ODL Stratos.When carefully matched to the right gear these amps can be darned good.The bass is quite powerful,maybe a little larger than life.The top end is extended and at times a bit bright.With speakers,CD and/or cables that are tight and lean down low and a little soft/rolled off on top results can be quite good.I've heard the MCcormack and I believe that it is a better amp,but at twice the price.I'm not sure the Stratos and 4jr are a great match,but then again with cardas cables and ...

Larry