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| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @yyzsantabarbara Yes, the date has been set, a week from tomorrow I will try the Serene with the S5.5 and compare it to the Accuphase as a preamp. That should be enough time for the S5.5 to break in sufficiently. Will report back with my findin... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! My S5.5 arrived today! Plugged it in and waited about 2 hours before listening. I know it will take some time to break in but I couldn't wait 😀. Initial impressions compared to my Accuphase E-380 integrated (still using the Accuphase as preamp)... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @laaudionut I love the sound tubes add to a system but I do not like having tubes in my system. I had a Modwright Preamp for a while with tubes and it sounded fantastic, but I didn't like having to turn off the preamp after using and then wait fo... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @firefly627s I have ready Terry's review of the 07x and it does sound amazing. I guess I am having a hard time with the preamp costing more than the amp :-). I only run digital and need 1 input from my DAC (running computer, streamer and TV). M... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Just curious, has anyone tried the Coda CB/CP preamp as well as the 07x. There is a big price difference, is there a significant performance difference? Looking at the specs it seems the 07x has less noise and more gain on the XLR connections. | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Happy to hear positive reviews! I believe my amp will ship tomorrow so I should have it mid-next week! I will definitely post my thoughts on how it sounds compared to my Accuphase E-380 integrated. Will also have a friend bring over a Holo Audi... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @yyzsantabarbara my fiend also had the Benchmark preamp prior to the Serene. Wonderful preamp and adds very little coloration to the music. Unlike you, I prefer a warmer sound. I am going to give the Accuphase a fair trial and if that doesn't pr... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @jceahodges I also have the Spring 3 KTE Dac and a friend of mine has the Serene pre-amp. Once I get the S5.5 I will have him bring over the Serene to see how it does with the S5.5. Will report my findings. | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @olesno I will have to make sure to give serious consideration to Tekton if I decide to upgrade my speakers. Not sure they would pass the WAF though 😀 | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @olesno How do you like your Ulfberhts? I have looked at Tekton offerings in the past and find them interesting. Never heard them in person. What other speakers have you had in the past to compare them to? | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Very nice pre-amp you have coming! I like the tube sound but don't want any tubes in my system, I have too much tube anxiiety 🙂 So the next best thing is to find a pre-amp that has a somewhat "tube" sound to it. Sounds like the Coda 07x does. ... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @vthokie83 what preamp are you using with the S5.5? Also, to owners of the S5.5, I have read that to put the amp in stand by you hit the bias button on the front and to take it out of stand by hit it again. Once you take the amp out of stan... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @vthokie83 Very glad to hear you are using with a similar type of speaker and it is a good match! @olesno Thank you for sharing your experience as well. I have hear my speakers with a Don Sachs tube gear and they sound amazing. If you prefer ... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @yyzsantabarbara It will be driving Spatial Audio M4 Sapphire open baffle speakers. The specs are 90db, 4ohm. I may be upgrading to some YG Tor or Talus speakers in the Fall, not 100% sure on that yet. Will be using my Accuphase E-380 integrated... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Just placed an order for a black S5.5! Will take several weeks before it is ready to ship. Really looking forward to adding this to my system! |