CODA amp No.8, Bryston 4B3, or Ayre VX-5 Twenty

I have had the CODA #8 v2 for almost a month, it’s an excellent amp and I’m very happy with it! At first it sounded harsh and there was sibilance in the sound, but after around 3-week burned in, all the issues were completely gone and it sounds beautifully now. It is superior to my old amp Odyssey Khartago in all aspects. But this is understandable because the CODA’s price is almost 6 times greater than the Odyssey’s price.

Also thanks to this, I now fully realized how good the Odyssey amp is. Although it can't compete with the CODA, it sounds very sweet, beautiful and "musical" regardless of the sources. The CODA is better, but not day and night difference. While the Odyssey is really good, the CODA brings in some more refinements.

To sum up, if I had a second chance and if my budget is tight, I would stick with the Odyssey and would be happy with it. But luckily I could afford the CODA hence I will keep it and will (reluctantly) sell the Odyssey because I can’t keep both of them. I don’t think I will upgrade amp anymore.

Thanks all for your inputs & comments!

Enjoy the music!

Thanks very much for your sharing! I plan to replace my current amp Odyssey Khartago (110W@8ohm). To be honest, there is nothing wrong with my system, the music is sweet & beautiful to my ears. But I have an itch to upgrade, to experience something new...

Hi yyzsantabarbara, do you think the AHB2 has enough power to drive & shine my speakers (89dB) in the room 26'x18'x9'? My main concern is its 100W@8ohm, while my speakers manufacture recommended 200W. Thanks!

Thanks so much for your knowledgeable sharing! You guys are awesome!!

A big thank to you all!! As I'm unable to audition any of the amps, I have to make decision based on reviews, comments, and gut feeling, which tell me CODA No.8 is the best suitable one. So I will order the CODA No.8. Thanks!