Coda vs Parasound

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.

Not even close.....CODA !

Jc5 gets my vote!

I haven’t owned the JC5 but have owned the original Parasound A21 and a Coda No.8 V1. Owned both simultaneously. In my system the A21 sounds considerably more “effortless,” with better bass. However, the Coda was a little more resolving and refined. Ultimately I preferred and kept the A21. 

That said, I actually prefer my Yamaha A-S2100 to the Parasound. It digs even deeper in the bass and has better synergy with my Satori Helios speakers. 

Take a look into the guts and see if you like them. Take note of all the fuses the Parasound uses. Soooo many. Take a peek at Coda and you might find just one possibly two. Coda does not need to back up a back up of a back up to ensure something really bad doesn't happen.