CODA CSIb vs. HEGEL H-300 INTEGRATED


Has anyone listened to the Coda CSIb and the Hegel H-300 integrated amplifiers? The Coda has the build quality of a Rolls Royce by looking at their interior and exterior
photos on their website. It is far more powerful than the Hegel H-300 putting out 330 watts into 8ohms and 600 watts into 4ohms. Its 2kVA toroidal transformer is twice as large as the one in the Hegel. They both weigh 55 pounds. The Coda costs $5800.00 and the Hegel costs $5500.00. Based on the reviews the Coda is warmer than the Hegel. What are your thoughts between these two models?
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Reason why I was fortunate (and extremely happy) to receive one that was tweaked a bit by them and had one owner who was meticulous with his equipment and very helpful to. One of my best purchases...Soon to be moving to the Coda for the summer months..Let my tube / SS combo rest for the next couple months...
I own a Coda CSi...and truly love it...It powers my Tyler Acoustic Woodmere II speakers VERY WELL !!! My Coda has unbalanced inputs rather than the balanced you are referencing...Love mine...
Coda is not really pushed in USA sales...mostly European market...not sure why since made in USA...
I concur about Doug...He is mostly available to talk with. I was having a minor issue with mine and he was on vacation and still called me to talk about what was going on..Ended up it was my wiring and not the unit...I love my Coda and its pure performance along with my other components..
Anyone who is near SE North Carolina more than happy to come here and have a listen...About 1.5 hours from Myrtle Beach or Raleigh...Just down I - 40
I do not find my Coda CSi near a tube sound...I find it very detailed and true to the intended pressing. What I like is the stage it presents and the power to back it up.