Amp CODA 16 with Pre o7x
Sopra 2 Amp Recommendation
Hi all,
I've got the upgrade bug and I wanted to get some advice from the community. Right now I have a pair of sopra no2's, a JL Sub, and an Anthem STR Integrated. I love the Anthem room correction so I am looking to keep it as my pre-amp OR swap to the STR Pre-Amp.
My main question is what to get for a power amp? I've read some other threads and haven't come to any firm conclusions. Soundstage and punch tend to be the main things I look for. I'm hoping to stay with some of the brands that are well known and hold their value a bit better (Anthem, Pass, Macintosh, etc). I'll probably buy used and spend $6-10k. Anyone have suggestions?
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Prior to my current pair of TAD Speakers matched with my Coda 16, I too had a pair of Sopra 2's. First paired with McIntosh MC 601 Monos (not good). They were bettered when I (finally) ditched all my Mac gear and then fed them with a pair of Pass XA60.8's. They really sang when I replaced the Pass monos with my current Coda 16. The bass was deeper and tighter, and the mids and highs were more detailed without sounding analytical. If it helps, I have an Aric Audio Motherlode preamp that worked brilliantly with the Sopra/Coda combo that still serves as my reference preamp today. |
Laaudionit,
Interesting comment on the Mac, I don’t disagree as I have not heard any of those. but does show the importance of listening to them yourself. I find it important to use a low enough tap. If the speaker is low ohm (like the Sopra) the 2 ohm tap really changes the sound (darker) vs the 8 ohm (brighter). Food for thought for anything demoing Mac. |
@laaudionut Im super interested to hear why you didn’t like the Mac. I was looking at a used Mac 611 but now I’m second guessing! I’m hoping I can audition them. |
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