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kevhed72
kevhed72 Posts: 4,965
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Both of these options are very close in price used. The Rotel could be picked up locally. Thoughts between these 2:
1. Rotel RMB1590
2. Pair of Odyssey monoblocks with some Symphonic upgrades inside.
Cast your vote quickly!
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,005
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    Rotel
    "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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,403
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    Odyssey, unless you live in lightning alley.

    Tom
    ~ 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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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,575
    edited March 12
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    Odyssey

    When should I expect it to show up? I can cover shipping. Thanks man. Great give away! 😆
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,965
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    treitz3 wrote: »
    Odyssey, unless you live in lightning alley.

    Tom
    Why so...Georgia gets its fair share in the summer.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 18,403
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    This has been well documented by me on this forum and others. The Odyssey amps take about 3 days from power/cool down to get back to optimum. Day two is the worst.

    The amps were designed to stay on 24/7 and that would be perfectly okay, if it weren't for the constant storms in our region that produce lightning. I have heard my system sizzle while on, and this was broadcast over the speakers, as I was buck nekked....DIVING foer the PC to unplug the system.

    It's a sound you don't ever want to hear. I had just gotten back the amps I had at the time back from the repair shop. One made it, the other didn't (along with other gear).

    So, whenever a storm that would produce lightning is threatening? I would unplug the system that morning (still do to this day).

    But, the Odyssey amps (while stellar sounding) take 3 days to get back to optimum. Again, day two is the worst. Some folks don't notice this but I sure did. Klauss even mentions this in his owners manual.

    That said, if you just power her down to do a PC or IC swap? No problem. It's when the heating and MOSFET's cool down that it takes three days to get back to where you were.

    If it weren't for that? I'd probably still have the amp I had. FWIW.

    Tom
    ~ 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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  • CH46E
    CH46E Posts: 3,575
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    I just took a look at that Rotel, that looks like a really nice amp. 84lbs??? Sheesh.

    What do you plan to drive with one of these amps?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,103
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    Male sure the warranty is transferable on the Odyssey
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,524
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    I like the Rotel
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,017
    edited March 13
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    What speakers are you pairing them with?

    I’d say Rotel as long as you have a benign speaker load.
    If your speakers dip into 2 ohm territory then I’d say odyssey.

    Their Michi line, Rotel, looks interesting. Especially the M8.
    Would like to hear this amp.
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,017
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    ^ But, wouldn’t pair that Rotel with my Kappa 9’s….
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,965
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,005
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    Great choice!! More pics when you unbox that beast & of course a review down the road. Congratulations & enjoy 🎉🎉
    "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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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,965
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    Good news I beat the Atlanta midtown traffic massacre.
    Bad news I think I have a hernia from lifting it into the trunk. It stays put until the football player gets home lol.
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,524
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    There’s something to be said for buying stereo equipment by the pound. I owned two Odyssey Khartago mono amps and together they weighed 20 pounds less than this beast! Have fun with it.
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,017
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    Good choice.
    Looking forward to your thoughts...
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,965
    edited March 17
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    Here are some pics and tips on how to move this beast around:
    Sadie not sure what to make of the monolith
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    The packaging made it much easier to install right into the bottom shelf
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    The rack will have to be taken apart from top down to make a new spot for everything, but thats part if the fun I suppose
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    Yes...complete overkill my my speakers but I am future proof with amps for awhile. I haven't had tome to do much listening yet but so far I am impressed with the sound, especially with ambient. The previous owner purchased in 2020 so there is the possibility this amp is not fully broken in. More to come
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  • maxward
    maxward Posts: 1,524
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    Nice preamp, too!
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 1,017
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    Sure like the looks of your new Rotel.

    Can never have overkill when it comes to amps. Always better to have too much rather than not enough.
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 4,965
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    maxward wrote: »
    Nice preamp, too!
    I know...some super cool Polkie sold it to me.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,622
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    Super cute dog! <3
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