[AlTran]

Hey fellas, it has been a very long time since I last get on AC and posting anything.  The excitement is coming again… I’m still using my Odyssey Stratos monoblocks, about 6-7 months ago, Klaus and I have been discussed as how to improve his current amps, I had suggested something really crazy or even out of this world kind of amps that even Klaus himself never thought it is possible in the beginning. In some instances we even thought of building a pair of monoblocks using 4 chassis each amp will have its own separate power supply, but we understand some and or most of us don’t have the room for a pair of monos. So I decided to go with the current Stratos chassis for my one of a kind and name it “The Statement”. Klaus promised I will get my very first pair within the next 4 weeks.  Klaus will build a second pair for himself & let’s see if anyone of you might be interested to get in the line.  This is going to be a world class. The transformers I chose is some very specials and really expensive kinds. The main boards is his latest designed which took him many years to R&D. The prototype boards are in and very promising. Please note it won’t be cheap, get your wallets ready.

[steverii]

Got to admit, the idea of a totally separate supply stacking on top of the amplifier chassis like Krell did years ago with the KAS series I think it was sounds mighty tempting. Another possibility that has always been in the back of my mind would be a way to combine two mono blocks into one monstrous mono block. Then of course you would have to buy two more for a stereo set. Maybe like use one mono block for the positive half of the signal with the other one doing the negative half with the speaker acting as a bridge between the two. Or something like that. Basically, a way to mono two monos.

[qdrone]

Hey fellas, it has been a very long time since I last get on AC and posting anything.  The excitement is coming again… I’m still using my Odyssey Stratos monoblocks, about 6-7 months ago, Klaus and I have been discussed as how to improve his current amps, I had suggested something really crazy or even out of this world kind of amps that even Klaus himself never thought it is possible in the beginning. In some instances we even thought of building a pair of monoblocks using 4 chassis each amp will have its own separate power supply, but we understand some and or most of us don’t have the room for a pair of monos. So I decided to go with the current Stratos chassis for my one of a kind and name it “The Statement”. Klaus promised I will get my very first pair within the next 4 weeks.  Klaus will build a second pair for himself & let’s see if anyone of you might be interested to get in the line.  This is going to be a world class. The transformers I chose is some very specials and really expensive kinds. The main boards is his latest designed which took him many years to R&D. The prototype boards are in and very promising. Please note it won’t be cheap, get your wallets ready.

How many watts per mono blocks? Knowing Klaus,it will have plenty of current.

[Jeff_From_Michigan]

Very exciting, to say the least.  Odyssey products offer incredible performance, especially when you consider their real-world prices.  I have a feeling that Klaus's entry into the SOTA stratosphere would represent a comparable performance/value proposition.  But my 3 year-old Kismets are SO good that I have no urge to upgrade power amps at this time.

Now, a "Statement" preamp from Klaus would get my attention.  The Candela is a very capable component, so significantly bettering it would be an impressive feat. I don't recall exactly where I heard it, but years ago there was some chatter about a possible cost-no-object preamp from Odyssey.  No idea if it was real or just another internet rumor...

[qdrone]

Very exciting, to say the least.  Odyssey products offer incredible performance, especially when you consider their real-world prices.  I have a feeling that Klaus's entry into the SOTA stratosphere would represent a comparable performance/value proposition.  But my 3 year-old Kismets are SO good that I have no urge to upgrade power amps at this time.

Now, a "Statement" preamp from Klaus would get my attention.  The Candela is a very capable component, so significantly bettering it would be an impressive feat. I don't recall exactly where I heard it, but years ago there was some chatter about a possible cost-no-object preamp from Odyssey.  No idea if it was real or just another internet rumor...

Yes to a SOTA Odyssey pre amp.  I have been pricing a few pre amps lately.

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Symphonic Line?

[qdrone]

Yes to a SOTA Odyssey pre amp.  I have been pricing a few pre amps lately.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will put it on my list.
Plinuis
Pass
Modwright
Symphonic line
Just a line pre amp. Happy with my phono pre.

[klaus@odyssey]

So far so very,  very,  very  good  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting there

[uncola]

the kismet integrated amp has  seperate enclosure for the power supply right?  was always curious about that but no one ever posts about it

[klaus@odyssey]

I didn't make many as it got too expensive and was too much of a pain in the ass.......and separate Kismet / Candela combination was better and more flexible....however,  this is a different animal....full blown all-out monos with 2 separate power supplies = 4 boxes..............

[geerock]

I've got a pair of Clarysis Minuets that have been sitting around waiting to find something that can power them.  I'm waiting to see what folks have to say after they get a pair of these "all in" monos.  I know Klaus is still playing with the design but I have a feeling that he can make these work for these beautiful sounding but difficult to drive speakers.  So far nothing I have laying around makes them sing like I know they can.

[G E]

Will these be Class A monoblocks?

I have Bryston 28 Squareds and they run Class A for the first 50 watts. It’s AB after that.

PassLabs  XA series is Class A. I’m wondering if their series 160.8 or 200.8 might be a worthy step up from what I have now.

Any chance of a pure Class A set of monoblocks?

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Will these be Class A monoblocks?

I have Bryston 28 Squareds and they run Class A for the first 50 watts. It’s AB after that.

PassLabs  XA series is Class A. I’m wondering if their series 160.8 or 200.8 might be a worthy step up from what I have now.

Any chance of a pure Class A set of monoblocks?

I've a pair of 100 w/ch channel class A amps. They use as much electricity as an air conditioner & make a considerable amount of heat I like them but they're not suitable in hot weather. I'm not suggesting you avoid class A amps merely be aware of their limitations.

As always, YMMV

[AlTran]

Hello everyone here, exciting time again,

As per Klaus: Very promising so far.
 
The 4 chassis 1 of a kind Odyssey latest greatest creations so far, they are now playing great music in Klaus's main system driving his Raidho. How exactly do they sound, please ask the man who is not doing any work at this time but listening to music with my amps. I anticipated these babies will come to me by this Friday.

I will post some photos once I get them in my system.

[JakeJ]

  No doubt the anticipation is agonizing. 

[klaus@odyssey]

Fricking amazing !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best amp I have ever build....man,  right now with these amps and the new speakers.....why the hell didn't I do that years ago ????????????

(and sitting there in the dark listening,  I constantly have to ask myself :  Did you really make that ???   heheheheheheeeee)

[klaus@odyssey]

Alright...after months and months of waiting for me to finalize and tweak etc.  the amps,  Allen now has them in his system................and OMG,  I miss them !!!!!!

[uncola]

are they four equal sized boxes?  please post pics!

[Jeff_From_Michigan]

Alright...after months and months of waiting for me to finalize and tweak etc.  the amps,  Allen now has them in his system................and OMG,  I miss them !!!!!!

Wow this is exciting, Klaus.  Do you have an anticipated selling price and/or when they will be offered for sale to the general public?

[AlTran]

Long long long wait…. Finally they are here in my system as of last night. Let me start by saying about the older odyssey amps which I had and have currently over the years, the Stratos Kismet monoblocks are full blown top of the line and added some tweaks to them and as good as they are sounding in my current system. Once I hooked up the latest greatest creations from Klaus with my idea of using the best of the MuMetal transformers (2 each per mono) plus some other upgrades and tweaks by Klaus, the finished products are in my system and playing the best music ever. As most of you know the Odyssey amps require break in 300-500 hours and even some cases 1000 hours later to sound at their best. My new babies took just 2 hours and started to blossom like nothing I’ve ever heard before, then by 3+ hours later everything becomes UNFXXKING REAL. I can’t use words to describe how much better they are compare to my Stratos and my other high end amps, these are simply better across the boards, not day and night but just several hours of playing time, technically brand new and they are already better than everything else I’ve ever owned.  If you like to know how good they are, you will need to get them hook up to your systems to find out. I believe system synergy and dependent. Here is a few photos of my babies in Khartago cases.