Not a big poster here, but I absolutely love my Coda #8. I was using the Pass XA25. They are indeed very close competitors, and cater to slightly different sound footprints, but I chose the Coda due to greater power in the bottom end, and slightly more clarity in mids and high, compared to the warmth of the Pass amp (much like Audiotroy's description). I have not listened to Parasound or Bryston, but the Coda is my end game.
