Odyssey Stratos Mono Extremes SE's and a Candela are in the house

golfugh · « **on:** 15 May 2008, 09:32 pm »

I just like to say thanks to all for their tremendous level of information, particularly Klaus. What a hoot to talk with and an outstanding source of information.

I just upgraded a 20 year old pair of Klipsch Forte II's with Bob Crites crossovers and titanium tweeter diaphragms. I'm replacing a Carver M4.0t amp, also about 20 years old. I'm slowly upgrading everything after a recent lightning strike here in Florida took out a 5-channel Carver and Onkyo receiver as a pre/pro.

I'm looking forward to the arrival of my new amps and tube pre and couldn't be more excited.

Thanks again to all
Mark

jdodmead · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 May 2008, 09:55 pm »

You think you're excited now, wait until you flip the switch, on the new stuff.

Welcome to the "World of Odyssey" you're in for a real treat.

Jeff

Bigfish · « **Reply #2 on:** 16 May 2008, 02:31 am »

Quote from: golfugh on 15 May 2008, 09:32 pm

I just like to say thanks to all for their tremendous level of information, particularly Klaus. What a hoot to talk with and an outstanding source of information.

I just upgraded a 20 year old pair of Klipsch Forte II's with Bob Crites crossovers and titanium tweeter diaphragms. I'm replacing a Carver M4.0t amp, also about 20 years old. I'm slowly upgrading everything after a recent lightning strike here in Florida took out a 5-channel Carver and Onkyo receiver as a pre/pro.

I'm looking forward to the arrival of my new amps and tube pre and couldn't be more excited.
Thanks again to all
Mark

Welcome to the Odyssey Owners Club! You are going to be extremely happy with the sound/performance of your new gear!

Ken

golfugh · « **Reply #3 on:** 16 May 2008, 04:46 am »

Thanks everyone, I'll pass on my impressions after everything arrives and has had a chance to burn in a bit.

Arlequen · « **Reply #4 on:** 16 May 2008, 10:47 pm »

Quote from: golfugh on 16 May 2008, 04:46 am

.... I'll pass on my impressions after everything arrives and has had a chance to burn in a bit.

Well .. come here at the end of september....

golfugh · « **Reply #5 on:** 18 May 2008, 02:44 am »

Thanks, where are you in Italy??

Arlequen · « **Reply #6 on:** 18 May 2008, 09:18 am »

Hello Golf

I live in northern Italy .. Brescia the city
And I'm the proud first Italian Odyssey owner (2000/2001)

Curio

ps: I play golf too

golfugh · « **Reply #7 on:** 11 Jun 2008, 11:15 pm »

"The new phone books here, the new phone books here"

Stratos Mono Extreme Specials and Candela are in the house. The Candela is currently up and running through an old Carver M4.0t, while the Stratos' burn-in on a separate circuit.

So far, first impressions: warmer, deeper sound stage, much fuller; less sterile than the old Carver CT-17 SS pre. I like it!!!

I'm going to play the Candela through the Carver for a while then roll the mono extremes in and see the difference.

Once again, thanks to Klaus and Alex!!

Mark

PS: How do you insert images out of your gallery???

AlexG · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 02:11 am »

golfugh,

You will be for treat...enjoy

Alex

golfugh · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 03:34 am »

Alex
thanks for the great work!!!

Do I need to reverse the speaker phase or not?

Mark

philltubes · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 03:43 am »

I am using my Forte I's (upgraded crossover caps from Bob Crites) with the Khartago amp and it sounds great, better than a tube amp that I have. Enjoy your new gear.

Phill

golfugh · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 03:44 am »

Thanks Phill

Airborn · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 06:11 am »

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PS: How do you insert images out of your gallery???.

golfugh,
Check this link:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=40968.0

Now post some pics of that new pre and those amps.

golfugh · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 01:25 pm »

Here we are:
Candela

Amps

Amp Inside

ecramer · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 03:04 pm »

Nice real nice

Odyssey / Klaus is a real class act Now you have to put up with the 400 hors of break in

Beleave me it's wort the wait.

golfugh · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 03:36 pm »

Currently the amps are burning in on a separate circuit. Plan to get them in this weekend. I'm actually looking forward to the break-in.

Frisco · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 04:56 pm »

hi Odyssey fans,

I was curious on why I don't see the Candela on their website?.......just the Tempest

ecramer · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 05:32 pm »

Don't ask

Near as anybody can tell Klaus is so busy cranking things out the door the web sight update that was rumored about 3 years ago has a priority of 0%

ED

Quote from: Frisco on 12 Jun 2008, 04:56 pm

hi Odyssey fans,

I was curious on why I don't see the Candela on their website?.......just the Tempest

golfugh · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 05:42 pm »

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hi Odyssey fans,

I was curious on why I don't see the Candela on their website?.......just the Tempest Scratch Head

Frisco
Go to the website...to the bottom...International...Mexico, then you can see everything. If you know Spanish, great if not call Klaus.

golf

jn316 · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 Jun 2008, 08:36 pm »

Quote from: golfugh on 12 Jun 2008, 03:34 am

Do I need to reverse the speaker phase or not?

Mark

First of all, congrats on the near gear...awesome!
Secondly, yeah, I'm interested in the answer to the above question too. I thought I remembered something about this from awhile back, but couldn't find it.

Gary