Odyssey Audio

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,649
edited May 2011 in 2 Channel Audio
One word...

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

*Starts digging a hole in the backyard to bury amplifiers*

I repeat

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

My speakers measure a solid 7 ohms... somehow - someway my amplifiers keep catching on fire.

*Is not happy*

The good news is Klaus is replacing my amps entirely with full blown Kismets instead of a half and half and covering shipping. Otherwise I would be even more aggravated.
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    What's the problem?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    They keep f*$%^$#ing catch on fire!

    I am talking FLAMES!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited April 2011
    The Jaguar of Hifi.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited April 2011
    Trey, I love ya bro, but if a fire isn't enough for you to think about moving on to another brand, I don't know what is.
    HT SYSTEM-
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    As much as this annoys me - I have yet to hear a brand that I like in comparison. I know thats crazy but I really like the way this gear sounds. Its phenomenal but I understand what you are saying.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • kappclark
    kappclark Posts: 136
    edited April 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    They keep f*$%^$#ing catch on fire!

    I am talking FLAMES!

    wow ! I recall having a very nice conversation with Klaus one Sunday a year or so ago..

    seems like a very nice guy..we talked about his amp, of course..almost pulled the trigger, but we went for flooring instead...was it a leaky cap or what ??
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited April 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    They keep f*$%^$#ing catch on fire!

    I am talking FLAMES!

    haha, wow... I was thinking smoke.. or excessive heat... but damn, that's the real deal.

    at least you're getting an upgrade out of it
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited April 2011
    Damn, that's a shame & I'm glad to see that Klauss is standing behind the fiasco & coming thru for you.
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    Klaus is great man - me and him have had our ups and downs but... I am just having no luck! lol

    It looks like a cap explodes - leaked stuff everywhere and took out a few other components
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited April 2011
    Is this a known Odyssey problem or did you just get a lemon?
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  • gimpod
    gimpod Posts: 1,793
    edited April 2011
    Face wrote: »
    The Jaguar of Hifi.

    Sorry Face but I think your wrong.
    If they were the Jaguar of HiFi they would be leaking oil.
    I think you were thinking of Ferrari. :wink:
    “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” ~ Mark Twain
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    Wow, I've had my Odyssey amps for 4yrs now without any problems(knock on wood).
    I keep my Amps on all the time also. Klaus is great to work with, a very nice Guy!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • joeparaski
    joeparaski Posts: 1,865
    edited April 2011
    Reminds of the old Phase Linear amplifiers AKA Flame Linear.

    Joe
    Amplifiers: 1-SAE Mark IV, 4-SAE 2400, 1-SAE 2500, 2-SAE 2600, 1-Buttkicker BKA 1000N w/2-tactile transducers. Sources: Sony BDP CX7000es, Sony CX300/CX400/CX450/CX455, SAE 8000 tuner, Akai 4000D R2R, Technics 1100A TT, Epson 8500UB with Carada 100". Speakers:Polk SDA SRS, 3.1TL, FXi5, FXi3, 2-SVS 20-29, Yamaha, SVS center sub. Power:2-Monster HTS3500, Furman M-8D & RR16 Plus. 2-SAE 4000 X-overs, SAE 5000a noise reduction, MSB Link DAC III, MSB Powerbase, Behringer 2496, Monarchy DIP 24/96.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »

    My speakers measure a solid 7 ohms... somehow - someway my amplifiers keep catching on fire.

    That's strange that a 7 ohms speaker would cause the Amps to catch on fire.
    My speakers are 4 ohms and my Amps handle it no problem.
    You will love the Full Kismet:biggrin:
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    I have had these amps for several years and the last year and a half has just been stupid
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • jinjuku
    jinjuku Posts: 1,523
    edited April 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    They keep f*$%^$#ing catch on fire!

    I am talking FLAMES!

    Holy cowdroppings. Another Flame Linear...
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited April 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Is this a known Odyssey problem or did you just get a lemon?
    Just a lemon, Leroy.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    Yeah the same amp keeps having problems. The right amp has been flawless...

    Klaus thinks the transformer is faulty. Last time he changed out everything except the filter caps and the tranny
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited April 2011
    Trey, did Klaus mention how long it will be until you have tunes again?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,420
    edited April 2011
    gimpod wrote: »
    Sorry Face but I think your wrong.
    If they were the Jaguar of HiFi they would be leaking oil.
    I think you were thinking of Ferrari. :wink:

    Both assumptions are wrong... Pinto's and Fiero's catch fire.:tongue:

    My Jag has been the most reliable car I have ever had, and at 100k on the clock and 11 years under her belt, has yet to leak even a drop of oil.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    treitz3 wrote: »
    Trey, did Klaus mention how long it will be until you have tunes again?

    He said he will try his best to get the new amps out this week...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited April 2011
    That's cool.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    Yep - it sucks though man. I am just getting aggravated at this point. Hands down the best stereo I have had and it keeps catching fire!! ARGH!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,033
    edited April 2011
    Keep your chin up, Trey. She'll be back in action soon enough. If he's sending you a new set, I'll wait a month or so before coming over to give her a good listen.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • slk55amg
    slk55amg Posts: 305
    edited April 2011
    :confused:I am far from an expert, however if automobiles or electronics catch on fire I am fairly certain, its not a good sign...........................
    Emotiva XPA5, Sony ES 5300,: Lsi 15,s LSIC, Monitor 70,s, ( side surrounds) FXI 3,s, (rear surrounds)Micropro4000, Velodyne DEQ 10, Sony 55inchXBR 930D Sony BDP 790 Bedroom rig SonyES 3200 RTIA1,s CSIA4 FXI3,s polk PSW 10 SONY 34inch XBR960:cool:SONY BDP550
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited April 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    He said he will try his best to get the new amps out this week...

    That's about right, it took about a week for my Amps to be ready.
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    Dan you waited a week??? LOL

    I gotta tell ya my normal turn around time has been 3 months to 6 months.

    My luck sucks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2011
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited April 2011
    I had 4 Khartagos with Kismet upgrades. One of the amps blew out fuses all the time until I just gave up. Klaus came out many times and even took the amps back to his shop reportedly replacing almost everything. In the end I had enough and just moved on. A product that sounds great is not worth my time if it is unreliable.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,649
    edited April 2011
    Yeah I gotta admit - if this next set of amps does not perform reliably - they will be gone
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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