Preamp for my CODA 5.5 amp

He asked what owners of Coda amps were using for preamps. I told him what I used. What's random about that? 

I would look at a dac streamer preamp we sell naim and they make a few amazing pieces that compliment the coda amplifiers 

The Naim nsc 22 $9000 is amazing 

And tor a lower price range the older nac 272 various prices depending on age and warranty

DAVE AND Troy

Audiointellect Nj

Coda and naim dealers 

We use this combination or the coda 7 pre.

To answer the OP’s question I use a Luxman C900U preamp with the Coda S5.5. It was what I had when I purchased the amp. I’ve been considering changing preamps myself but have to admit that the combination is pretty darn good as is. I’m sure there are probably better matches out there. 

The CODA 5.5 cannot drive either of my speakers. I got that info from Doug Dale, main guy at CODA. My Yamaha NS5000 likes power to sound their best and so did my old Magnepan LRS+. I was thinking of the 5.5 monos for the LRS+ or NS5000.

I tried my current Magnepan Mini with the Schitt Aegir mono’s (sort of similar to the 5.5) and it was too underpowered (terrible bass).

I get the idea of getting an amp before speakers. I bought the Mini because I had the Sanders Magtech amp in the house and that amp is perfect for Maggies.

With the 5.5 get a relatively efficient speaker.

too bad dave and troy spend all their time trying to plug their brands in the forums. If they pay attention to business, they'd know I sent them information regarding Legacy speakers. In the long run I doubt they have any inventory anyway.