I would get a KRELL DUO 300XD over the CODA #8. I owned both the CODA #8 and KRELL DUO 175XD at the same time. I have sold both now. I may take the CODA #16 over the 300XD. Though I need more demo time on the #16.
I like the top end on the KRELL XD amps more than the #8. Though the #16 is something else. So clean sounding.
The KRELL 175XD and the 300XD gear can be found used near your asking price.
My next amp will be a CODA #16 or the most powerful a KRELL XD amp I can afford for KEF Blade 2 Meta (so I want power).