Odyssey Audio Kismet Monoblocks

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,799
edited November 2011 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
I figured I would list these here as well in case someone is interested.

I am down sizing - I want to get something cheaper and put some money back into my pocket. The amount of time I listen to my rig versus what is sitting here makes no sense.

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?ampstran&1324867334&item

I am asking $3,000 shipped for the amplifiers.

I would be willing to work a deal out for Polkies of course.

Let me know if interested! Thanks! :)
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited October 2011
    Updated images
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2011
    Great Amps.....Good luck with the Sale!
    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: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Thanks!

    I am willing to accept trades -

    Pair of Parasound A23 ($1300 credit)
    Parasound A21 ($1500 credit)
    Odyssey Audio Stratos Extreme Monoblocks ($1500 credit)
    Odyssey Audio Khartago Monoblocks ($1300 credit)
    Odyssey Audio Stratos Plus Monoblocks ($1400 credit)
    Odyssey Audio Stratos Monoblocks ($1300 credit)
    Will also accept stereo versions of the Odyssey amps, same amount of credit

    Any Odyssey amps must have at minimum the red board and newer components, no green boards or funky colors. Black or silver.

    Both parties pay their own shipping, prefer original boxes and will of course need to see pictures of the amplifiers.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    Your Audiogon advertisment could use some tweaking.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Im open to suggestions.

    I have had a few emails off of it -

    On audiogon I have seen ads that range from "This item is great." to a nice well written article and they all seem to sell in about the same manner... lol

    But I will definitely take any advice that will help sell these :)

    Thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,960
    edited November 2011
    Can you explain the 'boards' thing? I have an Odyssey Dual Mono amp - not sure what 'board' means (I'm not a technical guy). More out of curiosity than anything. Thanks, and good luck with the sale!

    james
    2 Channel/HT:
    Sony SS-M9 P's (ES version)
    Sony SS-M1CN Center Channel
    Polk RT800 Surround Speakers
    Odyssey Stratos Dual Mono Amplifiers
    TAD 150 Signature Tube Preamp
    Harman Kardon HK354
    Sony SACD Player
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2011
    It's your ad not mine. I'm sure you have gotten hits since it's a very well built item and even the worse ads get hits. The ad is functional and I'm just saying you could have worded some things differently, better and maybe already sold it but what do I know :twisted:
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Odyssey has had several "upgrades" if you will - there are the original Green boards which date back to the beginning of Odyssey...

    The second upgraded style of amplifier is the red board, the red board was the current most recent board until the new black boards which are double traced and are used in the "Glass ceiling" or all the way to Kismet...

    Usually on the glass ceiling he will use multiple small transformers and symphonic line filter caps on the board and odyssey branded caps as additional filter caps mounted to the chasis. When you get to Kismet you get all Symphonic Line caps throughout, a beefier transformer and the best boards offered with extremely heavy duty upgraded internal wiring...

    Lots of variations of Odyssey amps - and for instance on the glass ceiling instead of filter caps being bypassed by WIMA capacitors they are bypassed by Sonicaps...

    Etc etc etc - Hope this helps...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Pretty much all Odyssey amplifiers are based off the Symphonic Line RG11 -

    See attached -

    That design is basically a Stratos or a Khartago bare bones - a Khartago is essentially a Stratos in a smaller case with a slightly smaller transformer...

    Then you have the Stratos Plus (which can also be included in a Khartago) - basically gives you four more filter capacitors

    Then you have the Stratos Extreme Which gives you six additional filter caps and dual transformers

    Then you have the Stratos Glass ceiling which is basically the Extreme with Sonicap used in critical paths, upgraded wiring and black boards

    Then you have the Kismet which is basically Symphonic Line RG11 but with more filter capacitance, high end black boards and the larger transformer. Technically on a regular Kismet you get the new high end Odyssey case.

    The RG11 sells for 3500 Euros which is 4,900 US dollars.

    So yada yada lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited November 2011
    LOL, leave it up to Trey to hijack his own FS thread! GLWTS man, those are sexxxy! :cheesygrin:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Eh it is not really hijack per say - I mean we are still talking about Odyssey amps and why they are awesome.

    Did I mention these have a transferable 19.7 years of warranty left? OMG!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    I would also be willing to drive upwards of 100+ miles to deliver and set these up in the new owners home, prepayment is required up front of course.

    Thanks
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Price drop!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Errr Wrong thread
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Down to 2500 for the pair (+ shipping) and thats as low as I am going! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Monos sold Agon!

    Thanks, please mark sols
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    edited November 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Monos sold Agon!

    Thanks, please mark sols

    Congrats Trey!

    Someone got a great deal! Wish I could've gotten them but unfortunate timing for me.
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited November 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Monos sold Agon!

    Thanks, please mark sols

    Congrats!
    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: 28,799
    edited November 2011
    Thanks gents!

    Now the goal of finding something tolerable for a 1/3 the price :) lol
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited November 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Thanks gents!

    Now the goal of finding something tolerable for a 1/3 the price :) lol

    DIY? :twisted:
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,321
    edited November 2011
    Just get a boombox and be done with it!
    Klipsch The Nines, Audioquest Thunderbird Interconnect, Innuos Zen MK3 W4S recovery, Revolution Audio Labs USB & Ethernet, Border Patrol SE-I, Audioquest Niagara 5000 & Thunder, Cullen Crossover II PC's.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited November 2011
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Thanks gents!

    Now the goal of finding something tolerable for a 1/3 the price :) lol

    Shouldn't be a problem at all.

    H9
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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