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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. 




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yyzsantabarbara
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@jaymark The Voyager only became a strong contender for me after the mods. I do agree it needed more strength in the lower end.

Interesting comment on the SPL Elector. I remember reading about it and telling myself to keep it in my mind. However, I forgot about it and am now considering the Holo Audio Serene preamp for my Livingroom. I use a Benchmark LA4 in my office though I need 1 more source input. The Elector may work in my office with Benchmark AHB2 monos and the LA4 moved to my future Livingroom system with a new KRELL Class A amp (that would be a killer combo since I had it before). The LA4 and CODA #8 was my preference over the CODA 07x preamp + CODA #8.

How quiet is the Elector? Do you hear anything with your ear to the tweeter. I am looking for pure silence, like the LA4 and the Serene fits the bill (but a bit warmer). Though it does not have the same number of inputs as the Elector.

 

 

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@yyzsantabarbara I have not listened with my ear close to the tweeter.  However, paired with a modded PassLabs X250.5, it sounds serene.  This combo is at our lakehouse so I can't run downstairs and listen.  The SPL Ekector is an excellent sounding preamp to my ears.

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@jaymark 

I look forward to meeting you.

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The Codas #16 driven by the tubed Audio GD preamp, Jay's Audio CD transport,  a modded Holo Audio DAC, Zavfino top end ICs, Grover Huffman Pharoah speaker cable and Spatial X5 speakers.  I have an Audio Helen Titan between the transport and DAC.  Also running Towshend supertweeters.

All I can say is that the sound is sublime.  Unbelievably clean, clear, dimensional, dynamic.  Male and female voices are eerily well reproduced.  The Coda is unquestionably the best amp that I have ever had.  It is my endgame amp - until it isn't......

yyzsantabarbara
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@jaymark Congrats, that is awesome to hear.

Is your room big? I am wavering on spending 3x more to buy the new KRELL KSA i400 (more powerful) when I also love the cheaper CODA #16 (powerful enough for my room?).

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