Pass Labs Int-250 is another contender
Integrated amp for tube lover
Downsizing and looking for an integrated amp of 100 or more watts/ channel that will satisfy a tube lover. Not many tube integrated amps fit that power requirement, but open to tube or solid state. Considering Krell K300i, CODA CSiB, Boulder 866 (doubt that it is "tube-like" enough), and Gryphon Diablo 300 (more expensive than I’d like). Can use separate phono and/or DAC. Thoughts on these or others?
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I had both the CSIB and the Boulder 866 at the same time. Both excellent but different amps. Coda is clear, fast and detailed with great articulation. Boulder 866 is slightly more refined but just as transparent. The 866 is just a tad bit warmer and more laid back but at the same time very dynamic. It’s considerably more expensive than the Coda too. Advantages of Coda over Boulder - Coda has both single ended and XLR inputs plus subwoofer out. Boukder is XLR only and no sub out. Both are high quality and nicely built. Boulder is a more sophisticated looking piece of electronics equipment than the coda and features a screen and an app you can use to control the amp. You can also use a usb remote control with it. |
We all have different preferences @hedwigstheme and how we feel depends on our preferences. Some like natural timbre and super detailed analytical presentation, some like natural timbre and warmer presentation that doesn’t emphasize or etch out the details. |