I might add, that the No.40 and I presume the No.8 will clearly let you know what is happening upstream with components, power cords, interconnects, etc. You will also hear the effects of the speaker cable/loudspeaker interaction clearly.
Coda 8 amp
My 25 year old Audio Research VT130SE amp is going in for repairs. I’ve already replaced the tubes in the last year and had to replace some defective ones a second time (all came from Audio Research). I’m thinking about replacing it with a new solid state amp. so I don’t have to deal with such things. I’m considering the Coda 8, which I’ve never seen but comes highly recommended. It’s a fairly new model and I haven’t found lots of information. There’s one very positive review online, the company has been very responsive and helpful in providing information and a dealer who I trust recommended it. My other equipment includes Audio Research LS22 preamp, PH 3 phono stage and KEF Reference 5 speakers. I would like to keep these things so I’m hoping a new solid state amp would go well with my other equipment. I’d welcome any input, including experience from any Coda owners. Thanks.
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I highly recommend Coda and I too am looking at the NO 8 as a possible amp contender - waffling between Pass Labs and Coda, both of which have great reviews. My brother-in-law has had Plinius, Bedini, lots of vintage gear, tubes and prefers his Coda. The Coda is a company that flies under the radar of most and I am glad @teajay reviewed the No 8. US Based quality companies deserve the press. |
I have owned the CSiB, the #8, and now the #16. The #16 is a great amp and the other 2 are very good. However, if I was in the market for an amp in the CODA #8 price range, I would do a 15-day home trial of the Schitt Wotan ($2k). I currently have both the Wotan and #16 in the house and think these 2 are my long-term keepers. The remote-control option on the amp ($50) is very convenient too. |
@robshaw, no there is no A/B switch. The dual speaker terminals are for biwiring. @yyzsantabarbara, how do the Wotan and #16 compare in sound quality and what is the rest of the chain with which you have used them? |
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