@georgehifi Thanks. You almost make me want to try one again. The release of the Vidar was what got me thinking separates in the first place. Which then lead me to Vincent, then AVA and then Odyssey. All told, I'd rather get a Candela but I am reconsidering.
Preamp Suggestions for hot-rodded Odyssey Khartago?
I am basically ruling out the Candela due to wanting to hear it before the end of the world and though for a while I was dead set on it, I kept watching for anything interesting used that would match well. I would like to go tube to get at least some of the tube staging.
Max budget is $2k but would rather stay under $1500.
Musical taste is mostly reggae, punk, 80's and 90's alt, grunge, etc with a smattering of hip hop, jazz, electronic, musique concrete and metal.
For overall sound I'd like something that would augment Odyssey's already fast and dynamic sound with good bass.
Thanks
Max budget is $2k but would rather stay under $1500.
Musical taste is mostly reggae, punk, 80's and 90's alt, grunge, etc with a smattering of hip hop, jazz, electronic, musique concrete and metal.
For overall sound I'd like something that would augment Odyssey's already fast and dynamic sound with good bass.
Thanks
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gochurchgo OP You can always send it back again, this time I would say to them "one more time as the first one was a lemon", to make sure "this ones spot on" or it will come back in a flash. I can understand at their amazing price point, things aren't bench checked before being sent out, to keep costs down to a minimum. Cheers George |
I have had an Odyssey Stratos HT3 since 2006. It was first used with a HT pre-pro, then a Conrad Johnson PV-11. If you can abide the limited feature-set of the C-J, used units, when they come up, are in your price range. Great MM phono section, too. The sound was excellent, but since I needed more range in the balance control than the C-J offered, I upgraded to a McIntosh C220. Now out of production, used units are probably a tad over your budget. I bought mine used from Audio Classics. I recently upgraded the HT3's left and right channels to full Kismet status. The match is great, although the Kismet is a bit more neutral and less warm than the Stratos, and less forgiving of bad source material. Still, on good recordings, this pairing really sounds great. Spacious soundstage, excellent detail, decay, and explosive dynamics. I would try to get something with tubes in it if possible. If it's still around, there is a Croft preamp for sale here that is cheap. I haven't heard it, but Croft gear is highly regarded. Good luck. |
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