unbeatable Class A integrated

New CODA CSiB @ 6.5K has same topology and components as the newish No. 8, with I suspect (have not seen under the hood) a bit of the older CODA preamp thrown in.

150/300/600 watts into 8/4/2 ohms

3Kv transformer, 75/100 amps of current

1st 18 watts in Class A

Runs warm but not hot unless REALLY driven

Would like to see/hear the integrated that beats it under 10K for sound and build, although I am willing to concede for high efficiency speakers in smaller rooms it might be a bit of overkill, and the fact it may not be the flavor you prefer (unless you have a tube preamp to season to taste).

New CODA CSiB 1st 18 watts in Class A

Wow!! Very nice unit, even looking at this one can see what amount of heat sinking is required.
https://img.audiofanzine.com/images/u/product/normal/coda-continuum-csib-192198.png
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0241/4615/products/CODA_High_End_CSiB_Preamp_Amplifier_Best_Sound_...

And uses 40!!! bi-polar outputs, best for current delivery.
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0241/4615/products/CODA_High_End_CSiB_Preamp_Amplifier_Best_Sound_Inside_1024x1024.jpg?v=1395188394

Coda CSX Precison Bias Class A/AB amplifier design, with discrete JFET differential input stage, VMOSFET voltage gain DC coupled to an ultra wideband bipolar output stage.

I just changed from Pass Inter-60 to this. And maybe even from my favorite Integrated Gryphon Diablo 300.


Cheers George

Nobody talks about the Esoteric F-03A but I’m an owner. Seems like Robert Harley is the only reviver and article as below
https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/esoteric-f-03a-integrated-amplifier/

I’ve chosen this amp over Lux590 & E-650 driving a pair of TAD ME1 in a small room. Very fine and detailed musical amp thats built like a tank. I moved from an E-450 and its quite a jump since I’m hearing a lot more details and the instrument texture/decay is a lot smoother.

Give it a listen if its possible

Why specify Class A?If you live in a hot climate they are a pain.
The Bakoons are Class A/B and sound better than any Class A I have heard.

If you like tubes and have efficient speakers, then take a look at Viva Solistino  IA. This IA has 18W pure class A, it's a very fine piece.