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| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey gochurchgo, I believe that the S5.5 has a better top end and slightly more midrange transparency/clarity then the #8. Unless you need the extra power of the #8 I would chose the S5.5. I have tried the S5.5 with different speakers and have had... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey tuckia08, Yes, I have tried it with several preamps (SS/tube) single ended or balanced with great success. The S5.5 passes on very clearly what "flavor" each line-stage is providing. Regarding your question about the history of the current S... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey audioman58, I have no idea what you are talking about. The inputs and speaker wire terminals are symmetrically laid out. The left channel is on the left side and the right channel is on the right side. Teajay | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey vinylvalet, Congrats! I'm sure you will have great musical pleasure with the S5.5 driving your system. When you get it please let us know what you think. Teajay | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey kairosman, No your question is a fair and good one. I suggest you give a shout out to Doug Dale regarding why he did not change the name of the amplifier from S5.5 to S5.6. Teajay | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey ozzy62, The S5,5 weighs 45 pounds, if that is your question. Teajay | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey Kairosman, Congrats you own a great amplifier. I do believe the S5.5 is pure class A, not a sliding bias design, It runs around 110 to 115 degrees, warm but not wickedly hot. The S5.5 that is being built now has new parts and a redesigned f... | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey curiousjim, Yes, it has balanced inputs, I believe it retails for around $5,700. Teajay | |
| The new Coda S5.5 amplifier: It's a "Petite Beast"! Hey paulietunes, Your Pass Labs XA30.8 is a great amplifier. I would say the major differences between the XA30.8 and the S5.5 are, 1) The top end is more airy/extended/detailed on the S5.5 without being etched or bright in tone. 2) The S5.5 has ... | |
| Audio Mirror WAVE tube based line-stage is one of StereoTimes 2023 Most wanted Components Hey hilde45, Thanks for the kind words regarding my reviews. You did not "miss anything", if you need a pre-out for a subwoofer I'm sure Vlad could add one. Teajay | |
| Audio Mirror WAVE tube based line-stage is one of StereoTimes 2023 Most wanted Components Hey Soix, Yes, I have reviewed the Audio Mirror SE DAC awhile back. That's why Vlad asked if I would review his new reference WAVE now. I'm glad he reached out, it has turned out to be a very pleasurable experience. Teajay | |
| Lumin U2 mini vs Mac laptop sound test @sisserman Great post. I def hear a diff in DAC's and possibly the strength of the DAC which reclocks and cleans up the data stream is the reason the streamer is harder to hear when changed. I am deep into tubes amps these days. Have Aric Audi... | |
| Major innovative break through: The new NSMT Loudspeakers reference speaker Hey, GON members Did any of you visit this room? If so what was your "take" on its performance. Teajay | |
| Major innovative break through: The new NSMT Loudspeakers reference speaker Hello gentlemen, Wanted to share that at the Capital Audio fest later this month NSMT Loudspeaker will be showing the System Two speakers. I was informed that the upstream equipment will be provided by Mike Kay (Audio Archon), a NSMT retailer, an... | |
| Major innovative break through: The new NSMT Loudspeakers reference speaker I visited Terry at his home last weekend and got to hear the Clairvoyant speaker with the larger NSMT Bass Foundation active Band-Pass subwoofers and they made a difference in the over sound stage. The system is just fracking amazing on all aspect... |