https://elusivedisc.com/cayin-265ai-pure-class-a-solid-state-amplifier/ Various models from Accuphase and Esoteric. Or this: http://www.pureaudio.co.nz/?page_id=485 |
+1 on the Coda. I have yet to find a speaker that it will not play well with. Why limit your speaker selection with relatively low output integrated amps when you can be set for life with the Coda. Building a system based on resale value is one of many roads to disaster in this hobby. Why not buy something really good that works with your speakers and be done with it. Unless that is, you picked the wrong speakers for your tastes and environment. Then the endless dance of changing out proceeding components in the hopeless attempt to change the character of the speakers begins. Very common. Dealers love this. You can also look at resale value a different way. Many products that have decent resale value, do so because much of the manufacturer's budget is used for marketing. It's very expensive if done right and the consumer pays for a chunk of it. So, for example, Pass will have good resale value because of all the money they put into marketing. Coda put all their money into their gear, none for marketing. Based on my experience you're getting slightly better sound for less money with Coda. It also seems like US buyers are more susceptible to marketing. Coda is huge in Asia and Europe (where most of their product goes). Why these audiophiles are less susceptible to marketing is anyone's guess. |
Check out the Canor Audio 1.20. 30w into 8 ohms. In the very near future (this week I think) Andrew Robinson is going to be reviewing the tube based 1.10 and the hybrid 2.10 integrated amps. Canor is a brand that has been around in Europe for 25 years and is just coming to the US. I am the importer so I am biased but it is pretty awesome gear. |
Mu buddy has the Luxman 595 and is a former owner of the 590 AXII. The difference in price is justified according to him. Here is the list of differences. What we understand is that there are over 120 parts detail differences between the L-590aXII and L-595ASE; * Different main power transformer, with special attention paid to noise entering the circuits. And with special vibration control of the transformer itself. * New, special power supply capacitors. Also installed with special vibration control mounting. * Anti-resonance chassis design elements implemented in the extreme. * Peel coat PCB’s implemented where it can make a difference. * Special copper clad critical signal path shielding. * Special “Line-1 gold direct onto copper (KAPPA) alloy” RCA style input jacks. (For best sound quality) * Special selected Nichicon and Nippon Chemi-Con capacitors used throughout. * First introduction of Luxman’s proprietary “ODNF-u” (Only Distortion Negative Feedback – Ultimate) in an integrated amplifier application. (An advancement over ODNF 4.0) * Special, very low -impedance speaker relays. (Higher damping factor= 370) Problem with CODA (if you consider this a problem) is resale value. You’ll get crushed if you buy anywhere near MSRP. Coda has far fewer dealers than Luxman or Pass so you can get better discounts with LUX/PASS than you probably will with Coda. I have Coda 8 + 7 Pre-amp so Im certainly not a Coda basher. I bought the pair for around 6K combined with only 6-9 months of use on them when they were listed. Think the MSRP is 13-14K on the pair. OUCH! |
