Now - These are Amps...

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,644
edited October 2007 in 2 Channel Audio
I've seen alot of amps, and these are absolutely beastly...

Build quality is indescribable on these bad boys....

Getting them warmed up as we speak --

More to come
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    BTW --

    George rocks...

    Great job packing and did an incredibly speedy shipment!

    Great guy!

    I appreciate the hook up.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited October 2007
    Nice Trey! You free this weekend for a little listening?
    ~ 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: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    Sunday - yep

    You?
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited October 2007
    K with me.....PM from here on......see you soon!
    ~ 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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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2007
    Awesome - a mini Polk Fest. Enjoy guys. I think I need to import some Audio people up here. An NO, I'm not moving.
    Michael ;)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    You need to move to NC - ay

    Thanks :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2007
    Too hot for me Trey.
    Michael ;)
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    To hot for me too - even in the Winter!

    Eff
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited October 2007
    BTW, the amps are nice.
    Michael ;)
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  • Early B.
    Early B. Posts: 7,900
    edited October 2007
    Aw, man. Can't wait for your review. Those amps are gonna power da **** out of your Taylos. Control and clarity will be off the chain (do young people still say that? I used to be hip once.:( )
    HT/2-channel Rig: Sony 50” LCD TV; Toshiba HD-A2 DVD player; Emotiva LMC-1 pre/pro; Rogue Audio M-120 monoblocks (modded); Placette RVC; Emotiva LPA-1 amp; Bada HD-22 tube CDP (modded); VMPS Tower II SE (fronts); DIY Clearwave Dynamic 4CC (center); Wharfedale Opus Tri-Surrounds (rear); and VMPS 215 sub

    "God grooves with tubes."
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited October 2007
    I think these might be amps too.

    Not mine, but not too far from here...
    ml31.jpg

    You can see another ML amp hiding in the back left in this photo, too:
    selah2.jpg
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    Neat --

    Similar design

    each amp has pretty much the same layout -- just twice

    Four transformers total --- 24 total capacitors....

    Beastly stuff
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    dfdwqdawsd
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    I've seen alot of amps, and these are absolutely beastly...

    Build quality is indescribable on these bad boys....

    Getting them warmed up as we speak --

    More to come

    You didn't get them from Odyssey Audio? I thought you were getting them from Odyssey.

    Anyways, looking forward to a review of the amps - a pair of Stratos Extreme or Parasound JC1 might be in my future.
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
    polkaudio DSWPro550WI
    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
    polkaudio RM6750 5.1

    Front projection, 2 channel, car audio... life is good!
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2007
    I was THIS close to pulling the trigger on them when that VTL TL 5.5, that came and went, came along and drained the money for those bigguns. I'll bet they have no problems driving those Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u like the Stingray did!
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  • Roy Munson
    Roy Munson Posts: 886
    edited October 2007
    Sid, those look great and I'll bet they sound superb!

    Be sure to give us a review.
    2 Channel:
    Amp/Parasound Halo A23
    Pre/Carver C-1
    Tuner/Carver TX-11a
    CDP/Jolida JD 100A
    Turntable/AR XB-Shure V15 III
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  • Serendipity
    Serendipity Posts: 6,975
    edited October 2007
    hearingimpared wrote: »
    I was THIS close to pulling the trigger on them when that VTL TL 5.5, that came and went, came along and drained the money for those bigguns. I'll bet they have no problems driving those Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u like the Stingray did!

    What problems did the Stingray have?

    I'd think the Tylers would be a very efficient speaker.
    polkaudio RT35 Bookshelves
    polkaudio 255c-RT Inwalls
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    polkaudio XRT12 XM Tuner
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    I just couldnt stand waiting on Klaus anymore --

    Less money, faster service, same warranty - no reason to go with Klaus when his service isnt there...

    And thanks guys -- so far I really like them... and have no problems in any way giving the Taylos a nudge ;) haha

    the Taylos are pretty effecient, but they are 4 ohms and like any speaker do better with more power --- so, not exactly the most effecient...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    And fwiw -- those of you wondering about going with Odyssey in the future...

    If you are skeptical about this amp, the build quality is just astonishing -- it really is.

    The heat sinks built on to the side gives for a very clean appearance, and the heat sinks are rounded off - not sharp, so it looks very clean and professional.

    Its STOUT, 1/2" thick front and back plates --- just everything is over built and built to last... and obviously a very clean, well thought out interior to go with it --

    Do not hesitate in the least bit, and not to mention they sound phenominal...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited October 2007
    Congrats on the mono's.

    engtaz
    engtaz

    I love how music can brighten up a bad day.
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  • SolidSqual
    SolidSqual Posts: 5,218
    edited October 2007
    How did you already get your Odysseys! God I'm jealous.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited October 2007
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Do not hesitate in the least bit, and not to mention they sound phenominal...

    Trey can you describe the sound, warm, cool, dark, detailed, tubelike, etc.

    Thanks,
    Joe
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    Well I personally like a brighter sound -- always have...

    So my overall system sound is of brighter nature - obviously, I'm a rocker

    But Odyssey amps are a garbage in, garbage out amp - really don't add or take away anything...

    So its just a very precise sound, on the warmer side - easilly... all Odyssey amps have around the same sound signature...

    Thanks guys...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2007
    are these the ones you waited so long for?
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    yep...

    Waited 7 months - no word from Klaus, so just went ahead and got them on here... got here in a week...

    Funny how that works.... Klaus needs to get it together again - lol...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited October 2007
    7 months !

    now that dedication bro!!

    My hat is off to you..!

    I have always wanted mono`s
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited October 2007
    Nice. You've got a pretty sweet system going, but you already knew that.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,644
    edited October 2007
    Thanks

    I like everything so far -- definitely cant complain

    I think I finally got the Monos warmed up and ready to roll -- after about 4 hours of constant action tonight at extremely high volumes -- lets just say they got a little hot ;)

    But....

    Just to throw this out there, channel seperation is incredible now.. much more so than before -- and depth is surreal... (front to back staging)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,029
    edited October 2007
    Well, I'll get a chance to hear this rig in it's home setting. I'm on my way bro'!

    Looking forward to it after auditioning the speak's at PF.
    ~ 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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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited October 2007
    appadv wrote: »
    What problems did the Stingray have?

    I'd think the Tylers would be a very efficient speaker.

    The Stingray can drive alot more speaker than the Tylers, you just have to know how to use it...............;) for a full range speaker it needs to be set to the ultra linear mode for the volume these yoyo's want, I even drove the Amazings to an acceptable level with the Stingray........some people just do not know what they do not know when the post something........

    Enjoy your new amps Trey, they look awesome.

    RT1
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