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GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week

I was just informed that Coda's brand new model #16, which is based on the latest generation of improvements used in the #8, will be arriving later this week for review for The Stereo Times website.  Since the reviews I have done on the #8 amplifier and the 07x preamplifier, I have received numerous inquires when I'll get this piece in for review.

This beast of an amplifier, over hundred pounds with one of the largest power supplies in a single chassis design on the market, delivers 100 Class A before it crosses over into A/B. The Coda #8, is in my opinion, one of the best SS amps on the market for under ten grand.  I expect, based on the run Coda is on with their new generation of gear, that the #16 will be a beautiful musical performer.  We shall see! I still find it amazing based on build quality/performance that Coda's prices are so damn reasonable.  Yes, the #16 will retail for around 12K, not inexpensive.  However, I guarantee if this amplifier was manufactured by other high-end American or European companies it would be triple the price. If the #16 takes the already superlative performance of the #8 to another level, it will be truly a "killer" of an amplifier. 




teajay
shtinkydog
618 posts
 
what is up with the CODA website?  its been under construction for ever, it seems. 
smodtactical
967 posts
 
Hey @teajay you said coda is at pass level and maybe better for less. But isn't the #16 amp about $16k? For that price you can get XA60.8 with cash to spare or 100.8 for maybe a bit more, although dealers have offered it to me for basically that price.
scott888
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Teajay,
Will you be comparing the new balanced design DAC to the Tubadour III SE DAC?  I didn't see the Tubadour III SE in the current list of associated equipment in your review of the Coda #16.
Thanks!
teajay OP
1,656 posts
 
Hey smodtactical,

If you order the #16 without meters it retails for $13,000. I still love my Pass Labs XA-60.8's. However, for the reasons stated in my review, the #16 is now my reference amplifier in my large system.

Also: scott888, forgot to include the Tubadour SE III on my equipment list for the #16 review. Yes, I'll talk about the difference in the DACs I'm reviewing and the Audio Mirror piece.
laaudionut
248 posts
 
Teajay-My Coda Model 16 is currently in production, according to Doug, and should arrive in the next couple of weeks. I am beyond thrilled hear it in my system! I was very reluctant to sell my Pass XA60.8's, but I can take solace in knowing that they will be enjoyed by their next owner as much as they were by myself and family.

Thank you again for your consult a few months ago!

Brian
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