[gostan]

Fed Ex just delivered a 79.9 lb. box containing my new-used HT-3 that I purchased from Erik Dorr. It has some upgrades (but he was not sure which ones).  Plan is to open it up before hook-up to see if I can discern whether caps and/or power supply have been upgraded.

The amp will be used to run my Genesis Technology 6.1E fronts and cc in a HT setup.  The internal Denon AVR-4810 amps can now be used only for the surrounds, etc.  I have needed an external amp since I sold a Cary Cinema 5 to funnel some funds for a tube 2 channel set-up.

Just a couple of questions.  My understanding is that power switch is at the rear and that there is no trigger.  Can the amp be left on at all times or do I have to turn it on and off manually or utilize a separate power device to turn the Odyssey on and off.

Can't wait to get it in line.
Stan

[kingdeezie]

I believe that Klaus recommends that you leave them on all the time, but I could be mistaken.

I leave my Kismetros amplifiers on all the time with never a complaint from them. They always kick on the minute I drop the needle or hit the play button.

Enjoy!!

[BobC]

Recommendation is to leave them on all the time.  I was told that the capacitors are so big that they take a while to reach full charge, and in fact if you were to turn them on / off frequently (I have 2 mono extremes) they could possibly blow a fuse.  I have blown one internal fuse at turn-on, but never tripped a breaker.

I leave mine on all the time.

[gostan]

Thanks.

I figured that leaving the amp on was the way to go.  The electric bill is higher, but I have always believed that it is safer for the amp to be on than constantly on and off all of the time.

Stan

[BobC]

Never actually checked my electric bill.  And certainly never told my wife that idle amps still cost money 

I do get the sense that they don't pull a lot of juice at idle - are cool to the touch.

[djbnh]

I think somewhere Klaus remarked the pull at idle was about equivalent to a 60W bulb.

[gostan]

The Stratos does run cool to the touch.  Especially when compared to some of my previous amps.

I did find the time to re-run Audyssey setup.

But, with the beautiful weekend in Boston, I did not find the time to run some of my "true & tried" demo music and movie discs this weekend, but will do so over the next week. 

Stan

[machine]

From the site it looks like ~ 30 watts for an HT-3.

http://www.odysseyaudio.com/products-stratos-ht3.html

I have 3 extremes I use across the front which I keep off because I can go for weeks without using them (3 young kids do this to ya!) and the switch makes a wicked sound when I power them on but haven't blown any fuses or breakers yet.

The do sound much better warmed up after an hour or so...

[Brandon B]

May depend on the vintage of the HT3.  I have a circa 2002 HT3 with the cap upgrade, and it draws 50+ watts at idle.  Checked it myself.

[sailcappy]

Just got my HT3 last month as well, bought it used off of Audiogon and Klaus did a full Kismet upgrade.  Not sure of the spects but would love to know!  To quote Klaus "This is one killer amp and I have to build myself one of those!"  Word to the wise, don't be in a rush this took way to long to get to me! 

He told me to always leave the amp on!

Enjoy!

[bondmanp]

I've had my HT3 with cap upgrade since 2005.  I always leave it powered up unless I will be away from home for more than a few days.  Never been a problem.  It gets a bit warm to the touch at times, but never hot.  Note that I have both a whole-house surge protector and a PS Audio Quintet in front of the HT3.  Enjoy your new amp, it is a fantastic unit, IMHO.