Coda 8 amp
Hi yyz. I'm the OP on this thread We've "talked" before and I believe we have similar taste. I now wave the Krell 175xd, a Benchmark LA4 preamp, KEF Reference 5 Speakers (non meta), Innuous Zenith 3, PS Audio Directstream 2, rega planar 6. I know you liked the Krell and liked the Coda 16 even better. Do you think I would hear a noticable difference with the Coda? Like you, I'm pretty happy with the Krell ...and just hope the company gets its act together.
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@brownsf Have you considered trying a Naim Supernait? A friend of mine has a Naim integrated with KEF Reference towers and they have amazing synergy. |
@brownsf No, just keep the KRELL it is a great match for the KEF. I love the way that KRELL sounds, and I am normally not a fan of warm smooth sound, but that KRELL DUO really works for me. The #16 is not as smooth or warm and you may not like it as much with the neutral KEF. I may get a more neutral DAC to add to your system, so you have the Direct Stream and something else to have some variety, especially with the KRELL. I would suggest the Schitt Yggi+ OG but they do not sell it anymore. My too hot on top Benchmark DAC3B is nice on the KRELL (and cheap). It is all about system matching. My Yamaha NS5000 speaker likely is not a great match with the KRELL. My #16 was not as great with the NS5000 as it is now until I added the Yggi+ OG DAC. Prior to that I found it a bit too warm with the Yggi+ LIM DAC and was thinking I should get another amp. Glad I did not do that.
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Thanks for the detailed discussion of the amps. In my system when listening to the A21+, it was as you mentioned, the highs of the A21+ just seemed a bit different (your definition of thick nails it). Not hot, but I preferred my older but recently modded monoblocks and sold the Parasound. From your description, the Wotan sounds like a great amp. It won't be a surprise if I end up with one.
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