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Wired4Sound STP 2 preamplifier vs Coda X7 preamplifier

​Hi guys

For almost a year I have been using Wired4Sound STP 2 preamplifier. I am happy with it, i think it is a really good preamp, delivers clean sound and tube-like soundstage. I am also  surprised how it gives such a gain in passive mode (the one i own has a little problem with the attenuation, raising the volume up manually does not always work well, e.g., the volume level goes down instead of going up. I didn't get a response from EJ recently - i hope he is well).  

I need another preamp for the other system, and thought about Coda X7 preamp - i read good things about in this forum, in particular. 

Did any of you compare these two? The Coda is about twice the price of STP, is it that better, or is it just better​, in what (perhaps the design, something else)?​

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niodari OP
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I think there are a few different generations. Coda said that they deliver within 3 weeks after the purchase - apparently they still produce it. I was looking for a demo or used one, but in fact have no idea if these pres are indeed better than what I use now (of about half of the price of Coda).

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niodari OP
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yes, I meant 07x, sorry.

audiotroy, i have already replied you. 

yyz... thaks for your input, your system looks impressive. 

i also use Thiel speakers, 3 different pairs of them (in three

different systems) CS6 (in the main system), MCS1s with a Thiel sub (in my studio) and CS3.7s.

all are excellent, neutral, natural, clear, i love them. i would not mind also to geta pair of CS3.7s

 

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niodari OP
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Of course these speakers will sound much better in a bigger space. I'm glad you were able to arrange them and I hope that you both will last for a very long time. In fact, I had to do a similar job with my CS6s which I also bought used.  I was  lucky that at that time Thiel was not yet dead, and that  a very nice guy from there called Ron was able to rebuild the coaxis very well. By the way, mid-range of CS 3.7 is wonderful and low frequencies of CS6 are unrepeatable.

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