SIMPLY AMAZING: Coda Technologies 07x Preamplifier


I have in-house Coda Technologies 07x preamplifier, which is the latest iteration of their '0' series linestages.  Very briefly, over the last seven years I have had over five solid state preamplifiers, price range was between 4K to 20K, in for auditioning in my system.  They were quite good, but lacked what my tube based linestages had to offer.  The solid state pieces were wickedly transparent, micro-detailed, tight accurate bass extension, and had great overall dynamics.  However, they lacked the organic timbres/tonality, 3D imaging, and the ability to create a sense of space between the players that my tube based preamplifiers produced in my system. 

So, I was concerned that based on my personal preferences that the Coda 07x might not be my "sonic cup of tea".  Boy was I wrong!  Besides, the superlative build quality, starting with the double-sided gold-plated circuit boards, and the sane prices Coda charges compared to other much more insanely priced gear, the 07x is priced at $6'500, this preamplifier has patiently shocked me regarding it might be the best synthesis between what solid state offers (transparency-clarity/low frequency extension-control/micro-details/speed-dynamics) and the best of what tubes have to offer (pristine timbres-tonality-color/holographic imaging/three-dimensional sound-staging with a sense of air around the individual instruments).

Coda always, at least in the America "flies under the radar" compared to other US manufacturers, but based on performance, build quality, and  smart evolved engineering they offer cutting edge equipment at reasonable prices that deserve to be heard by more music lovers. I'll get into all the little details in my review on the performance of the 07x, but for right now if you are thinking about purchasing a solid state linestage, consider giving Doug Dale a call to hear this very special piece.
teajay
Hey fruitloopsr,

I use a full loom of Black Cat Coppertone cables with the Coda gear.  It sounds great and is unbelievable inexpensive compared to what I used to use in my systems.  Besides the 07x, I put on the Stereo Times "Most wanted components of the decade list" these cables, so take a look for a few more details why they made the list.
Do you recommend Coda 07X instead of Audio Research Ref 3 
for my Coda v12?

Do I loose someting?
Maybe you should try it yourself and see, instead of posting about it twice in 12 hours.
riley - in fairness, it's sometimes easire to get a comparison, if one's available, than to "try it yourself".  (have you gotten one; i know you've been considering it.)

onesign - a reason you may not be getting any replies, besides the fact that no one may know, is perhaps because no one knows for sure what preamp you are talking about?  "pre 3"?  what is that?  afaik, audio research made an sp-3, a reference 3, and an ls3.

doug s.