Buy Back Old or Move On?


I am putting together my retirement system; it has to outlast me (20 years) or at least my hearing. I have an opportunity to purchase back my old Coda CSiB amp which is coming up 10 years old now and recapped in 2019.

I'll be into it for about $3,000 or so by the time it arrives on my door. It will drive KEF R11s, have decent out-board DAC and some form of a steamer for digital music listening only.

Do I go back to it or move forward, any thoughts? If forward, what would you suggest?

Thanks

high-amp

 

artemus_5 - I appreciate the advice, thank you. I see the VTA & Don Sachs are both just power amps, any recommendations on integrateds?

Trying to free up space a bit.

@high-amp, Said:

I see the VTA & Don Sachs are both just power amps, any recommendations on integrateds?

       YES. Quicksilver integrated amp.

 

 

ditusa - thanks, does the Quicksilver on have 4 output tubes as artemus_5 suggests? Also, I thought one of the cool things about tube amps is watching the tubes. Looks like the QS's tube can't be seen from the listening position, unless you're standing up?

@high-amp, Said:

does the Quicksilver on have 4 output tubes as artemus_5 suggests? 

       NO. Eight output tubes. I guess if leave the cover off you will see the tubes.

       Mike

 

This would be an interesting option....I've heard the 2170 and it is a great sounding amplifier...and that is without turning the room perfect feature on...and like Coda, they hold their resale value.

https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649807204-lyngdorf-tdai-2170/

https://lyngdorf.steinwaylyngdorf.com/lyngdorf-tdai-2170/