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The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
I guess maybe that’s a wrap…No more listening updates guys after some long term use?  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
firefly627s Thanks for your thoughts and input on the S5.5...  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
But at 4 ohms the amp is still running in class A up to around 40 watts. AB would then kick in over the 40 watt threshold.  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Here is Doug Dales response to me about the S5.5 amp wattage rating. I think this will clear things up! Mark       “The amp is smallest in production. It does double into 4 and again into 2 but at 2 Ohms there may be current limiting on trans... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Doug Dale said the S5.5 does about 40 watts into 4 ohms…No doubling anywhere!  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Great review Terry! Thanks... Mark  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
https://www.stereotimes.com/post/coda-technologies-class-a-s5-5-amplifier-by-terry-london/    
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
From what I understand McIntosh has a patient on their specific meter design… not the color of said meters.   My #8 has amber colored meters same as what Luxman uses among others. I see no conflict there.   Could be a courtesy as mentioned, On... 
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
I don’t think a color can be classified as a trademark. If so,the colors of the worlds manufactured products would be a one and done color scheme with no repeats!  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
I find it hard to believe that McIntosh can dictate to Coda or any other company what color meters they can use...  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
Wow…40w per channel into 4 ohms sounds low. 50/100/200 is what is being advertised on the dealer web sites. Something somewhere seems amiss!  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
kairosman Nice list for comparison and thanks for the reply...  
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
kairosman said... "I think for SS under $15K it’s the best I’ve encountered at least in my system,"   What other amps are you comparing the S5.5 too?  
Need a modern Class A monoblock, preferably half or compact chassis
https://coda.cc/coda-no-8-mono-amplifier    
The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"!
yyzsantabarbara Thanks for the reply. If your speakers need the power then the #16 is a great way to go... Mark