New integrated amp


Hello and good day. I’m trying to decide on one of 3 integrated amps.
1- CODA CSiB V2
2- Plinius Hiato
3- Belles Virtuoso (this one seems to be a long shot, as I’ve been waiting, and watching for its release for 2 1/2 years).
My question is this, why one over the other, what are the strengths and weaknesses of each brand?
I appreciate any feedback.
Jeff
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@jtweed

I have had a CODA CSiB running 400 watts at 8ohms for 2 years now.

The rest of my system is an OPPO 205, Revel F52 speakers, Vpi Aries Scout TT with an Ortofon 2m Bronze cart, Herron VTPH -1 phone stage, SVS SB Ultra-13 sub, Morrow cables from the VPI to the Herron. Teo Audio Game Changers between the Herron and the Coda and the Oppo-205 and the Coda.

Originally I wanted to get a Pass Labs 250.5 or 250.8 or 350.5 or 350.8. But they were out of my price range even used.. Doing some research I found the Threshold, Pass Labs, Coda connections and that lead me to the Coda product line. I was lucky to find one used for sale at a great price. Called Coda and got the history on the CSiB. I had a nice chat with the owner that convinced me to purchase it.

I'm very happy that I have it. I'm pretty sure you will be too. If you can get speakers that mate well with them. The Revel and Legacy lines are great matches. Currently I am looking to upgrade my speakers and are researching to see what other speaker lines are great matches with the Coda.

Happy listening.