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Parasound vs Coda

All,

I've been doing a lot of research into moving up from my current amplifier (Parasound JC5) and have scoured comparisons of Parasound to Pass Labs and others that I've been considering. Speakers are Focal Kanta 3s, Pass XP22, Lumin U1, Denafrips Terminator Plus. The setup sounds great as is but would be interested in an amp that offers a bit more refinement in the midrange and treble. Coda from all my research could fit that goal.

 

One comparison I haven't found has been users who've heard Parasound and Coda amps (I'm considering the Coda 16 or possibly 8) and would love to hear about what others have heard as far as preference, tonality differences, etc. Thank you in advance!

christianb5s4
yyzsantabarbara
4,872 posts
 

@sworksone Where did you hear the Trafomatic preamp. Is your model listed on this website?

Preamplifiers - Trafomatic Audio

 

christianb5s4 OP
237 posts
 

That's a really cool brand, will dig in on it more. So many options.

 

To the point on multiple inputs on the amp side, the JC5 has that too. Good idea on attaching two pres and trying both.

sworksone
30 posts
 

I found the Trafomatic on the used market after the brand was recommended to me by a dealer I trust and who I’ve purchased Innuos products from.   This is the model but I don’t believe it’s still produced:

https://soundfactor.fi/trafomatic-audio-reference-line-one

It fit at the time between the Evolution and Lara preamps. 

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mbmi
572 posts
 

Do not pass go....but go to your nearest McIntosh dealer and get the best model that you can afford and never look back !

ghdprentice
7,020 posts
 

@mbmi 

That is very definitely true for some folks. Definitely worth a listen. But for many their sound quality is not for us. 

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