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GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week

I was just informed that Coda's brand new model #16, which is based on the latest generation of improvements used in the #8, will be arriving later this week for review for The Stereo Times website.  Since the reviews I have done on the #8 amplifier and the 07x preamplifier, I have received numerous inquires when I'll get this piece in for review.

This beast of an amplifier, over hundred pounds with one of the largest power supplies in a single chassis design on the market, delivers 100 Class A before it crosses over into A/B. The Coda #8, is in my opinion, one of the best SS amps on the market for under ten grand.  I expect, based on the run Coda is on with their new generation of gear, that the #16 will be a beautiful musical performer.  We shall see! I still find it amazing based on build quality/performance that Coda's prices are so damn reasonable.  Yes, the #16 will retail for around 12K, not inexpensive.  However, I guarantee if this amplifier was manufactured by other high-end American or European companies it would be triple the price. If the #16 takes the already superlative performance of the #8 to another level, it will be truly a "killer" of an amplifier. 




teajay
teajay OP
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Hey mapman,

I have 20 amp dedicated circuits and have no problems tripping the circuit breaker turning on any amplifier. I never turn off the #16 and it draws around 230 watts and runs cool for a Class A design. So, I would not call the #16 a "green" design, but not expensive to run. Also you can put it into standby to conserve more energy, it only takes a few minutes to come up to speed because the standby mode keeps the caps charged.
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mapman
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Teajay, thanks for the info.


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mapman
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Just looking up the ref 1000m specs (Class D, very green) for comparison.

Each monoblock draws no power in standby and 15 watts otherwise and deliver 500 w/ch into 8 ohm, 1000 into 4, and advertised to handle 2 ohm as well. Peak current 45 amps. Double that power and current per pair.

BC suggests leaving them on most of the time and I do except if I know I will not be using for several days.


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twoleftears
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So what's this MA-400?
smodtactical
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@teajay Hey man I am talking about the Magnus audio MA400 that you reviewed.https://hometheaterreview.com/magnus-audio-ma-400-stereo-amplifier-reviewed/
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