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Reviews:
Trade Show Reports
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“ But talk about savings. Symphonic Line, the German import long known for ultra high price tags on ultra exotic equipment stunned everyone in attendance with their new Odyssey group of audio electronics built here in the United States. If the new preamp and power amplifier sound only half as good as they look, at $995 each they will go down as one of audio’s all time best buys. You hate to make sonic assessments at a show (although we do it all the time), but if the Odyssey components perform at the same level at home as they did in Las Vegas, Symphonic Line ( Odyssey ) won’t be able to make enough to meet demand. Can you imagine Symphonic Line as an entry level system ? I can’t either, but a determination by them to crack the middle of the market wide open, and having the components built in Indiana, made it all possible.” |
"Symphonic Line electronics from German Acoustics have been just as far as one can get from the affordable area, but that's about to change in a big way. ...Klaus Bunge, has a new company, located in Indianapolis. ...the real excitement has to do with Odyssey Design Group Tempest preamplifier, Stratos amplifier.... When I first looked at the preamp and power amp, my guess about the pricing, they're at least in the $2000 - $3000 range. It turns out that the preamp and the power amp (150 Wpc) are $995 each,... The sound of the system was extremely promising; the preamp and power amp strike me as being exceptional bargains... one can only hope that Symphonic Line is able to maintain these prices once they are in production." |
“Symphonic Line, the German - American firm, launched a series of electronics under the Odyssey Design Group name. The Project 2 line consists of the Tempest preamplifier, the Stratos power amp...all featuring killer styling and refreshingly low prices-each Odyssey component sells for $995.” |
“Klaus Bunge ...giving the entry level audiophile a really nice set of gear... I think he succeeded, and more power to him.” |
“Tempest preamplifier, Stratos amplifier ...Remember those names. According to Odyssey Designs' Klaus Bunge, those are the ingredients for a $3000 system-complete. What makes this even more interestingis that the electronics are based on well established Symphonic Line designs. The system has the potential for redefining value for the dollar. Stay tuned..” |
“Symphonc Line is a company to keep an eye out for. F. Klaus Bunge's lineup of speakers and amplifiers seem to be a value leader, at least as far as hardware is concerned. I would be pressed to find a more substantial package of power supply, heat sink, or workmanship other than their fine amplifiers, preamps and CD players display. And the metalwork is available in a variety of colors, including blue, red and the more conventional standards. ...Symphonic Line's room was musical and involving and the best part was each piece is under a grand.” |
“A recent rave review in the IAR of an otherwise unfamiliar line of electronics known as Odyssey came to mind as we walked into the Odyssey room, and it's lead character, Klaus Bunge, whom we affectionally dubbed "that crazy German" for the rest of the show. ...this room featured the Odyssey speakers and electronics. The good size speakers were listed at about $2,900, while both amp and preamp were in the low $1,000+ range. The fabrication of the electronics was intended to be commensurate with other products costing in the $5,000 rane... The thick chassis metalwork is painstakingly manipulated to ensure even saturation of the colors, with eight unusual colors available. The amp in question was brilliant red - and it looked GOOD. There is no plastic in any of the units, and laser engraving is used rather than silk-screening to letter the controls and incorporate the logo. Everything is hand soldered. ...Precise matching of components is performed to ensure uniformity of sound, ...Furthermore, the upgrade of the stereo unit we saw to one half of a pair of monoblocks will be free. Klaus went on to considerate length, and I have no reason to question his commitment to unit quality and customer satisfaction.” "The sound of this system was impressive, and I spent much time there, even neglecting Mr. Bunge's long and enthusiastic lecture. It was a very satisfying musical experience. A homebrew recording of a performance of Beethoven's 23rd sonata (the appasionata) wowed me with the impact of the heavy, percussive portions contrasted with the beautiful, silvery tones of the faster and more delicate portions of the first movement. There are lots of notes in this piece (the work taht made me give up studying the piano) and I felt that the profusion of rapid runs was especially well delineated. Continuing on, I was quite conscious of a realistic, even tonal balance on an orchestral version of the Chabrier warhorse "Espana". Bass response on these speakers was impressive, and the system was unquestionably one of my favorites at this show at real-world price points. Readers would be well advised to keep the name "Odyssey" in mind." |
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“Klaus Bunge of Symphonic Line, introduced some truly remarkable and cost-effective items for their Odyssey Design Group. How's $1,000.00 for a preamp, another $1,000.00 for a (150Wpc) amp (the first 35 watts are pure class A)...The sound was excellent with outstanding ability to go way down into the nether regions. This certainly ranks high in the "best sound for least dollars category". I revealed the prices first to make the story more credible. When I tell you that all the machining ...brushed aluminum casings ... laser engraving, and that ll the parts are tested to a minimum tolerance of one percent, nd that Wima caps are standard, would you not be thinking very high prices? Of course! I think Klaus Bunge has a lot of value on the table.” |
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“Elsewhere, an American company out of Indianapolis, Odyssye Design Group, has licenced technology from the German Symphonic Line - the combo of their $1,195.00 preamp and $1,295 power amp proved exceptionally dynamic and musical.” |
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“ ...The new Odyssey range is derived from imported predecessors but is now made in the US, with vastly more competitive pricing. I lifted a couple of pieces, and the weight-to-price ratio was impressive. Finish and build haven't been skimped on ...fast, focused bass and a lean treble...” |
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