Coda CP pre-amp vs Rogue Athena Magnum vs ARC LS-12 .Need information
I am looking at a Coda CP pre-amp, and can't find a single review on either their website or online So would like some feedback from owners.
I am also looking at the Rogue Perseus Magnum which I read two reviews As a side note, also considering Rogue Metis Magnum. The "used" price is good on the Rogue Metis M, but it is classified as an entry level pre-amp but still received good reviews as the Magnum version.
ARC LS-12 is a sleeper possibility, was issued in 2001, but received very good reviews I have a BAT VK-200 power amp which is outstanding,, So, am looking for the best match up in a pre-amp to bring the system to the next level. Thank you.
@sunnyjim Hey Jim, after Cerrot posted the Innersound, it reminded me of this.... The newest Sanders is essentially a CP and I knew of a review on that... I hope this contributes, Tim http://www.dagogo.com/sanders-preamplifier-review |
To Cerrot, Thanks for the heads up about the Innersound pre-amp. To Tim, Thanks for the link to the ebay ad for the Muse. As far as the phono stage issue, I am just trying to avoid another box and cable The music looks nice but has an outboarded power supply which is good, however it has only a remote. Its cosmetics are a bit utilitarian but the price is good compared to Coda CP. BTW, Bill D. claims Coda offers a remote for $150.00 Also, thanks for review link on the Sanders pre-amp in Dagogo BTW, it appears the Muse Signature has been discontinued. I'll keep you all posted. Decisions, Decisions!!!! |
@sunnyjim Hi Jim, The CP comes with a basic remote. The $150 upgrade is larger digital readout remote. The Sanders is comparable to a Coda 04/Windows Continuum III, it was from around 2004 or so, the CP replaced the CL with added phono, I believe the CP came out in 2012 or 2013. The Muse is very discontinued, I'm thinking 2001. It is a really nice sounding pre. I spoke to Kevin Halverson (designer) at one time about this, I believe around 2009, at that time he compared it to the current models Jeff Rowland models. I liked this pre, but by the time you add a phono, you might as well get the Coda, I didn't realize that Bill D was the person selling the CP, you will most likely get a full warranty with that. I looked a bit around Agon for you and came across a CJ Premier 18LS... This is also a nice sounding pre.... Well, I think this is all i've got for you, Good Luck, Your looking at all nice pieces. |
Looks like you checked out the CJ LS18 or is there a Premier LS-18?? I ask because if it is the one now selling for $1395, the seller posted a pix of a very delectable incentive to buy. I will check out the CJ ads again because I don't recall a Premier LS-18.on sale I got the Sander's pre-amp review, but have not read it yet BTW, I saw the Graham Slee unit in the Music Direct catalogue, but I probably am going to want both MC and MM because I could switch cartridges somewhere down the line. One last point about the CJ, LS-18, it is unbalanced, and has a few features I don't really. need . However, when I spoke to CJ about this pre-amp 6 weeks ago, the rep claimed it was the best SS pre-amp they ever built. There was a review that raved about its performance in Stereophile by Larry Greenhill posted Dec.22, 2002. Thanks again for the advice and tips |
Tim, FYI, There are several CJ ET2 and ET 3 on sale on AG., and one ET2SE which reviewers and members alike claim the SE version sounds better. I would have to assume the ET2 and ET 3 may provide better sound quality than the LS-18 Premier on sale But who knows, it could only be marginally better except for the SE versions. BTW, I checked with CJ about the cost of upgrading from the ET2 to ET2SE and would be $2550..00. because they have to disassemble the original ET2 and rebuild it with the upgrade parts, and reassemble it. Might as well just buy a new ET2SE Cheers |
