I’d lean towards the Coda given you liked the Pass with the Fritz. The 312 is phenomenal but, since it’s A/B only, might not be what you’re looking for. At 300 watts it might be a better long term fit if you’re concerned about power and less efficient harder to drive speakers. I’d still lean toward the Coda though since you liked the Pass/Fritz combo so much. At the levels you listen to you’ll likely never leave class a with the Fritz, at just 10 watts you’ll be somewhere around 98db.
Fritz carbon 7SE MK 2, Upgrade
I hate the title above, but didn't know how to phrase it. Current system is secondary one, but, great otherwise. ATI 6002 AMP, Benchmark LA-4 preamp, Meitner DAC MA1 V2, Bricasti M5, above mentioned FRITZ speakers, SVS SB 3000 SUB, Streaming Audirvana via Qobuz. 13x14' room, open door to bathroom and another to common hallway. ONLY play Rock and roll 85 to low 90's Zeppelin, Rush, Pink Floyd, I could go on. Love my FRITZ, not sure why I'm posting. (will never sell) Is there a speaker that is stand amount (bookshelf), possibly small floor stander that will play superior to what I have (rock and roll) that is a dramatic upgrade sound wise. Will be keeping sub in place, currently crossed at 60. Have been looking off and on for Joseph audio pulsar Graphene, whether that is the correct direction. Have no way of demoing speaker in house, live an hour from Nashville. Willing to drive some though! Looking used up to 6k, a bucket list speaker, if you will. You folks at audiogon have helped me in the past, thank you all very much. Robert TN
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I’ve not been a fan of Mac gear in the past as it sounded like mush to me, but they may have evolved their sound in more recent models I haven’t yet heard. Thought you might find this review interesting if you haven’t seen it because he found the MC312 to be as good and in some ways better than the Pass X350.8 despite being half the price, and there’s another glowing review on Enjoy the Music. Not sure you can go wrong with either the MC312 or the Coda, but Pass is your known quantity so is the least risky choice. https://hometheaterhifi.com/reviews/amplifier/mcintosh-mc312-2-channel-solid-state-amplifier-review/ |
@soix I have it narrowed down to the MAC 312 and the CODA 8 V1 with meters, used, in great shape. Good price too! Wish someone called me and stated, one was sold already. First choice is the Coda, with some class A, and meters. The MAC is so close,because it is so collectable and beautiful. I would hope it sounds as good as it looks. I just know the CODA will sound GREAT!. I would like to make a decision today. |
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