Has anyone compared the Coda CSib to a Jeff Rowland Continuum S2?


I's be interested to hear your impressions, if you have.

 

Thanks!

whipsaw

Showing 1 response by yyzsantabarbara

I had a 2019 CSiB (so not the latest) and a CODA 07x and CODA #8. The separates were easily better than the 2019 CSiB. Coda states that the new 2020+ CSiB is very similar to the separates I owned.

I sold the 07x because it imparted a bit of warmth into my system. I came to a point where I no longer needed the warmth because I bought a tube-based headphone integrated amp. I also switched to the Benchmark LA4 for my 2-channel (07x was also used here). I was able to hear a bit more detail from the LA4 preamp over the 07x. I did enjoy the 07x a lot when I needed the warmth. I leveraged the dual XLR outputs of the 07x to make a headphone and 2-channel system from the single 07x.

The CODA #8 was sold because I needed cash for the tube headphone amp. It was a great move in retrospect. Though I was conflicted about selling it. I liked the #8 for the price.

I was debating whether to get the CODA #16 (an incredible amp to my ears) or a KRELL XD amp. I decided on the KRELL because I can get more power from it, and this will be my end game amp for my Livingroom system. I will be using a 2nd Benchmark LA4 or a Holo Serene preamp with the KRELL.

CODA #8 is also very good with the Benchmark LA4 preamp. That is if you only want to mostly hear the amp.