High Current Integrated Options for Manger Speakers


Hey Folks:

Looking for suggestions for high current integrateds (tube, hybrid, or solid state) under $10k. Folks who have direct experience driving Manger loudspeakers with such are particularly encouraged to share your thoughts! Internal phono and DAC not required.

dodgealum

Showing 1 response by jazzman7

No experience whatsoever with Manger speakers.  However, very happy using Coda CSiB Integrated amp to drive a pair of Thiel CS 2.4 speakers which are notoriously hard to drive (nominally 4 ohm impedance, but dropping to under 3 ohms at 600hz).  The Coda amp is a solid state class A/B design, built in the U.S., and available in 3 versions.   All 3 versions go for the same price (list price is $7500), but have more or less watts biased to class A.  I have the version 1, with 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms, with first 18 watts in class A.  The versions 2 and 3 have less watts in class A, and more watts available in class B.  All versions continue to double down as you halve the impedance.  The Coda comes with a 10 year warranty, first 5 of which is transferable.  The principals at Coda worked with Nelson Pass at Threshold.  You may wish to call Coda and talk to Doug Dale.  I purchased my amp new from Audio Archon, and Audio Archon and Mike Kay are very good to deal with as well.