Odyssey Audio Khartago Mono Extremes (Highly customized)

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,798
edited January 2012 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
Hey gents!

My amps are for sale!

Here is the spec sheet as these are a doooozy!

Mono Extreme configuration - This means they have approx 180,000uf of capatinance PER amplifier
DUAL* Symphonic Line Transformers, NOT ONE, but two - this is unheard of. The Symphonic Line transformers are noticeably warmer and lusher than the Plitron. The only issue is this causes a slight transformer hum - not noticeable unless you are right up on the amplifier....
Black boards - Double traced, normally found in a Kismet - somehow found its way in a Khartago! Oh my!

So to break it down, each channel has dual transformers and 180,000 uf of storage - with double traced circuits for the best possible transfer of sound to your ears!

Will include 12/3 power cables with hubbel connections.

They sound incredible, very warm and tube like in presentation with fantastic 3-d imaging and stellar clarity and quickness not found in most amplifiers in my experience!

Also - I have boxes and they fit perfectly in them but they are not the original packaging. I can assure you bomb shelter protection no problem!!

I am selling because I am changing it up

Condition - They look like new, no joke but I will call it a 8/10 just to be safe. I can find no notable marks though anywhere.

Price new, No clue - but given they have over $900 in circuit boards and 12 filter caps per amplifier and dual transformers per amp I can't invision them being inexpensive...

I am looking for $1400 SHIPPED with Paypal - open to offers of course!
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited January 2012
    Jesus man... if I had the cash for your amps and pre.

    GLWS!
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    :)

    I take paypal which takes credit and cash Im sure! :)

    You would not be dissapointed.

    I have powered a set of RTi12 with these to blistering levels that would make small childrens brains explode...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited January 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    :)

    I take paypal which takes credit and cash Im sure! :)

    You would not be dissapointed.

    I have powered a set of RTi12 with these to blistering levels that would make small childrens brains explode...

    Good lord. Those look intense.
    Good luck, free bump.
    Wow.
    Receiver
    Harman Kardon HK 3490
    Speakers
    Polk Audio Monitor 50s
    Subwoofer
    Klipsch KSW-100
    Cables
    AudioQuest Rocket 33s 10ft
    AudioQuest Optilink1 2m
    AudioQuest Alpha-Snake 25ft Interconnect
    AudioQuest HDMI-1 2m

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    These are definitely beastly -

    If I am not mistaken they are stable to 1 ohm --

    These are listed on Audiogon - talk to me as far as pricing goes if interested :)
    - 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 January 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    talk to me as far as pricing goes if interested :)

    Will you accept yard work? Need a pool boy? :cheesygrin::lol:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    Man - I would actually trade this amplifier for yard work, but there are few humans on this planet that would take that trade because my yard work I am doing is SERIOUS... ;)
    - 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 January 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Man - I would actually trade this amplifier for yard work, but there are few humans on this planet that would take that trade because my yard work I am doing is SERIOUS... ;)

    I broke a rental end loader last year, I'm game! Plus I got a badass weedeater for my birthday, it's hungry!

    Seriously, good luck, I'm sure these will sell quick.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    I need to relocate about 6 cubic yards of dirt and throw around about 12 cubic yards of gravel in my yard projects :)
    - 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 January 2012
    I'd love to offer on 'em, but got some medical bills to deal with. Great amps, I'm sure. I love my Odyssey stuff!
    "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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    I feel your pain man, medical bills suck - dealing with that myself still...

    Keep on truckin! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2012
    Spill it man, what are you up to?
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    Not sure at this point...

    Figure I will sell everything in the two channel and go from there... been eyeing a few pieces - I think I want a lower resolution system with a great on/off axis for listening everywhere.

    I just don't do much of that sweetspot listening to have a reason to have a system of this caliber.. I literally use my 2 channel maybe 40 minutes a month and my HT 5-6 hours a week so my wants versus actual use are way out of scale... lol

    I think somewhere along the way I just lost my mind..

    I can say this - if someone were to just buy my entire two channel system they would be happier than a pig in... well ya know! ;)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2012
    Time for you to try some high-end monitors and a very nice integrated (Luxman/Sim Audio; something along those lines). Get back to simplicity. Just sayin. I'm thinking very seriously about a Luxman--->Harbeth combo. I'm ready for a smoking jacket/brandy snifter system....LOL.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited January 2012
    If you go Harbreth, I want your Carbon 7s.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Time for you to try some high-end monitors and a very nice integrated (Luxman/Sim Audio; something along those lines). Get back to simplicity. Just sayin. I'm thinking very seriously about a Luxman--->Harbeth combo. I'm ready for a smoking jacket/brandy snifter system....LOL.

    Harbeth will make you wonder why you bought the Fritz's.
    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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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2012
    That's what I'm thinking/hoping.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    These amps will power those speakers no problemo!!!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    Doesnt anyone need some light dimming beast of an amp? :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited January 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Doesnt anyone need some light dimming beast of an amp? :)

    Nope, I'm fine with my Aleph. Actually more than fine.

    GLWTS

    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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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    Yeah my Dad has a set of the Pass Labs X600 monoblocks I believe?

    Those are some large space heaters for sure... Something like 300 watts class A or 150.. rediculous amps! Nice big blue meters though
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2012
    Reduced to VR3??? Did you get some fingers chopped? Lost any other parts???
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,217
    edited January 2012
    VR3 wrote: »
    Yeah my Dad has a set of the Pass Labs X600 monoblocks I believe?

    Those are some large space heaters for sure... Something like 300 watts class A or 150.. rediculous amps! Nice big blue meters though

    Sweet!

    Are you sure you're not going to miss this stuff. Once you hit a certain level of musicality with really nice gear, it's incredibly hard to go backwards. I applaud your wanting to simplify, but there will be a period of mourning, I think. Although Ricardo gave up all his stuff for now and seems content.

    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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  • Ricardo
    Ricardo Posts: 10,636
    edited January 2012
    heiney9 wrote: »
    Sweet!

    Although Ricardo gave up all his stuff for now and seems content.

    Loving it! I still ENJOY listening to music and don't really miss the "nice rig". Actually, I think I am now really listening to the music and not the rig. I have to say I had some concerns....but so far NO REGRETS!.

    The "hobby" portion has been replaced by a different one so we have that part covered too :)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    I honestly think I will be ok - I received more enjoyment from wowing others than myself... I dont dont know how to explain it...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    1275.0 shipped
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    I will take your amplifiers on trade - Monoblocks/multi channel/stereo

    Must be a MAJOR brand, desireable and fair average used going rate for trade

    Would like to keep trades 5-600 and below.

    Perfect opprotunity to upgrade your amp and not have to worry about selling yours!!

    This also means I would take MULTIPLE amplifiers on trade worth this value, does not bother me. They must be 8/10 or better condition and trade values would be current going market value...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,798
    edited January 2012
    This is no longer available, sold elsewhere :)


    Thanks!
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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