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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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.