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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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jetter
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@yyzsantabarbara 

Pardon this sidestep in the discussion, but how do you like the Wotan compared to the Parasound A21+ you owned?

jetter
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@yyzsantabarbara 

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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