Amplifier recommendation

You should read Jeff Fritz’s articles on Sound Stage Ultra when he decided to revamp his system from a mega expensive to a fixed budget. While he was deciding on amps in the 20k - 40k range he got an old CODA Class A amp as a temporary placeholder amp. He was shocked at how good it sounded relative to the latest amps he was auditioning. I think it was the CODA 11.

There is a seller close to where I live that has a CODA 11 for sale. It has intrigued me for my $1000 Magnepan LRS+ speakers. My CODA #16 is incredible on the LRS+ but it is needed elsewhere.

Jeff's Getting a New Stereo System: Part Three (soundstageultra.com)

The Ultra Jeff Fritz Reference System (soundstageultra.com)

The  Coda 11 is indeed a discontinued model. I had one back in the late 90s, so you can see how old it is. It’s a great sounding amp, but I’d steer clear of one unless you want to do at least a recap on it.

Doug Dale with Coda could give you an estimate to re-cap it if you wanted it done by them (assuming they have time to do it now).  About a year ago, I was told $450 + shipping  to recap my older Continuum Stage.  It was still functional, but the tops of the caps were domed.  Doug could not say how long they would last, but they were on their way out.  I ended up trading my old amp in on a new Continuum No 8.  

@sls883 Did you trade the amp in with CODA (Doug) or with a dealer. I am eying the new CODA SYSTEM 150 amp and have a CODA #16 for potential trade.

BTW - OP, last week, I setup my home office in my big space where I have my CODA #16 amp with my Yamaha NS5000 speakers. I am starting a new job soon and need a 2nd office. I have been listening to the CODA everyday now after just periodic and short listening sessions in the past. I forgot how amazing the CODA amp was, I have goose bumps listening to some tunes on this system. I highly recommend the CODA amps.

I also owned PowerPac 300 (same as the 4B-SST) and the 7B-SST. The CODA gear is at a different level.

@yyzsantabarbara I traded it in to Coda.  Doug knew the condition of the amp.  I don't know if they typically do that sort or thing, or not.  Mine was in mint condition, so maybe he wanted it for other reasons.  There are no dealers anywhere near me.