While the Coda might be a good deal, my guess is you will do better with some fresher electronics. For the record, I am considering a Coda preamp to go with my #8. Why not consider the Coda CB preamp, it is in the price ballpark of the others? It is a fairer comparison.
Coda FET 02b Balanced Pre vs Newer Preamps
Hi,
I am trying to dial into my next preamp. My 2 channel today has Alta Audio Alec’s (speakers), Anthem D2 Pre being used in Bypass Analogue balanced mode), Lumin U2 mini with S-Booster, PS Audio MK2 Direct Stream DAC and Krell 300xd Duo Amp.
I’m looking at Parasound JC 2 BP, Music Fidelity M8 Pre or a the above mentioned Coda which was a sleeper when it broke on the scene, highly regarded but is now 25 years old. I’ve had the Krell Illusion ii and Zesto Leto in my system, pre having the streaming set up I have today. I stream 99 % of the time with Qobuz. In my system, the best synergy I have heard between a Pre and my Krell 300xd was a Coda CSiB integrated that I used as a pre.
I can wait and broaden my search, the Parasound and Music Fidelity Pre’s are on my radar because my local dealer represents those brands. I could jump on the Coda which if it ticks the box, is an exceptional value relative to new but it is 25 years old.
Thoughts?
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I will be upgrading my preamp from a Freya + sometime this year and the Coda CB is #1 on my list, Holo Serene is in second place. I have heard neither due to my location, and have to go by reviews and forum chatter to make my decisions. Speaking to a dealer, he recommended the CB over the 07 for my system, suggesting the 07 would be overkill. |