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In Reply to: RE: Are there REALLY any really good solid state amps under a grand? posted by Isaak J. Garvey on August 29, 2016 at 16:02:58
Here ya go!
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I owned two Odyssey amps, the Stratos and the Stratos Extreme. For bang for the buck value I would stick with Klaus's base models and not go for the added-cost upgrades.His amps all share the same basic design and sound excellent for the price. I've owned better sounding amps but they cost much more.
The Odyssey amps seem to sound their best after being left ON for several hours, or just leave them ON 24/7. Being modest Class AB designs they don't draw a lot of power at idle and they never get hot.
Edits: 08/31/16
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That's the one (Khartago) that came to mind for me as well.
This seems to be the "go to" amp for this request.
The ONLY knock, the blah looks. And no way to audition. BUT, the reputation of Klaus Bunge is beyond reproach.
I believe he made some waves at one RMAF when posted "No Made In China Crap" on his door. Ouch!
I doubt you will find any other amp made in USA for under a grand! I am sure it can be returned if you don't like it. It also has a 20 year warranty. Seems like a no brainer to me!
Designed & assembled in the US of A.
Think they SE100 and SM70 come in at just over a grand these days, though...
The OP wants a least 50 wpc. The SM 70 is 25 wpc and the SE-100 are mono amps at $2000 a pair.
Close,but no cigar!
It will be my top recommendation.
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