Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today

@teajay 

Hi Teajay, I had Coda CSIB 5 years ago driving Avalon Indra (89db, 4 Ohm, quite power hungry). Nice, but a bit too laid back for my taste. So I replaced it by Pass X250.5 which is a superb amp particular in the middle range with tube-like liquidity and warmth which suits my taste of jazz. Now I wonder what kind of beast Coda No.16 is and how well it would work with the Indras. Based on your experience would Coda No.16 be a step up compared to Pass X250.5? Cheers and thank you for sharing, Mike

@teajay 

I will chime in on the #8 with some more break-in. After a bit more run-in I will put the good 300B tubes back in the Vinnie Rossi LIO DHT and spend some time critical listening. So far I’m very happy.

Lance

Hey mikefi,

I'm a big fan of Nelson Pass's creations.  I reviewed professionally the X-250.8 and gave it five stars out of five stars.  I also reviewed and own XA-60.8's and a XA-25.  However, this new generation of Coda's amps are very special.  The 16.0 is tremendously powerful, the quietest amp I have ever had in my system, and yet is extremely musical/engaging that draws you into the music.  I would would not call the 16.0 "laided back" in your words, but has great transit speed without ever becoming in your face or aggressive.

@teajay 
Thank you for coming back, really appreciated. The midrange in the Pass (X250.5) is great. I guess I will have to hear Coda in order to make up my mind. Have you had the chance to compare it to the integrated CSIb?
Cheers, Mike

The amplification stage of the current version of the CSIb is exactly the same as the Continuum No. 8.