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| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @jceahodges I am in a similar search for a pre amp for the S5.5 for my 99db Forte 3’s and from just doing paper research on preamp, am leaning towards Backert Labs Rhumba Extreme 1.4 or Rhythm 1.4 balanced line stage. Would have to part with my ... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @minatophase3 I wouldn't rush into anything. See how the S5.5 sounds off the Accuphase. It may totally meet or exceed your expectations. I have two 45 yr old preamps that still sound great (to me), a Mac C27 (SS) and an ARC SP-8 (8 tu... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @hanki Jeff, Outstanding review and your system is absolutely awesome. Your report in conjunction with Terry’s heads up on GON clinched my decision for an amp. S5.5. Thank you! Question now is why should any audiophile look anywhere else? COD... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @minatophase3 I have no experience with any of the Coda preamps; however, suggest taking an online look at Terry London’s review in Stereo Times on the 07X. Based on his findings, the 07x sounds absolutely phenomenal! It would be surprising if t... | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change @wspohn You have found wisdom or it has found you! That may ultimately be the most satisfying component of any audio system. Enjoy the music! | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change @audiodwebe You have answered your own question and diagnosis is you are perfectly normal. You have self treated through gained wisdom and realize all you have to do is swap your own gear around. It’s all about the endorphins from change. That’s... | |
| The Psychology of Constant (Equipment) Change @wspohn Totally agree, after a few decades of changing out gear came to realize it is the change itself that gets the endorphins going. No need to buy new stuff (it’s all just same old wine in new bottles at higher $$$). Just keep a couple decen... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! @aw-agd Thank you for the information on current for the AGD Class D amps. I was just curious and actually those current values are quite excellent for Class D topology imo. The AGD amps do look to be excellent instruments getting great reviews. ... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Vthokie83, Thank you for your reply and we’ll patiently wait for your S5.5 and Caladan’s to settle in. Looking forward to your review comments on both the S5.5 and Caladan’s, as well as the Motherlode XL down the road. Not sure if you have any e... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Vthokie83, I am very interested in your feedback on the S5.5's with the Caladan's. It should be Stellar! What is the preamp section? Thanks, joe | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! iovi66 and tmac1700, Your comments are very much appreciated and I second both your comments on Doug Dale and Coda. I had a lengthy phone conversation with Doug Dale a couple of days ago. I cannot praise Doug and Coda enough. Doug is a ple... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hi Teajay, My pleasure and will do. Thanks again and I'll keep you posted. It's great that you are very familiar with the #8 from your prior thorough analysis of it. Your conclusions on how the S5.5 compares to the #8 are of high interest. Lookin... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Thanks Teajay for your thoughtful reply and advice on the preamp. I'll use the Csib pre outs. I agree, the synergy should be better and do appreciate your insight on this. I'll definitely tell Doug you said hello and get into some further discuss... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Terry, how do you feel about using the CSiB V1 preamp outs to control the S5.5? My other option is an ARC SP-8 Tube preamp that still performs well? I did some comparisons between the CSiB pre outs and the SP8 pre with a separate power amp (Mac M... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Terry, Your prior review on the No. 8 amp from Coda was very influential in my long thought out decision to purchase the CSiB. No regrets. It offers in my system everything you stated about the No.8 and what Richard Willie reported in his review... |