Coda CB vs 2016 07X

Anyone familiar with Coda? I have an opportunity to get either the Coda CB for $2750 or a 6 yrs old 07X for $3000. There's a lot out there about the 07X after 2019. I have their no.8 amp coming and looking for a decent pre.

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zlone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 01-24-2022 at 03:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I love my #8, had it for about nine months. They need a lot of break in, run it for a week solid before you do any serious listening. It was a big upgrade to my system and now I am wondering if an upgrade to my preamp (Freya) is in order. Posted on this forum yesterday asking for experience in that regard. I am looking at the Coda preamp of course, but it is a bit out of my price range right now. I have seen some positive comments on the Benchmark LA4 when paired with the #8. Following your post with interest.
zlone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 01-24-2022 at 04:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I run it balanced. I have been meaning to try it single ended to see if there is any difference, but have not gotten around to it. From memory I think the #8 is 10k input impedance and the Freya is 600 ohm output impedance, so within the 10x rule.
zlone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 803 posts 01-28-2022 at 02:44am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete yysantabarbara: Just curious if you compared the Freya in solid state mode, tubes off, to the LA4. Any thoughts?

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