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)

@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.

The CODA is not a smooth silky mid-range. For that the KRELL Duo XD lineup is amazing. However, the CODA gear is slightly warm and to the neutral side of things.

The Parasound A21+ was my gateway drug to the CODA gear. The A21+ was rather good but a but a bit too warm and not as detailed as the CODA (or KRELL Duo XD). The A21+ would be a great value option for a non-warm speaker, like my Magnepan LRS+.