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| yet another tube preamp recommendation thread I second Aric Audio! I have the original Motherlode with a Coda Model 16, and I have put the brakes on the the constant hunt for sonic bliss! | |
| 30w class A amp for Joseph Audio perspective 2? Pass XA25 will suit your needs beautifully! Or get in touch with Aric at Aric Audio and he will build you a bespoke tube amp. | |
| 100W, 200W, or 300W? My recommendation for your foray into high(er) end audio: Go listen to a pair of similar sized Focal, Dynaudio, or even Harbeth, and pair it with a Luxman SS integrated. This will keep you satisfied, and sound a hell of a lot better, IMHO. | |
| 100W, 200W, or 300W? To be blunt, but not rude, the listening fatigue factor of B&W speakers, matched with the homogenized sound of Mac amplification, will find you back on a forum again in no time. Many of your audio peers, myself included, have gone down the pat... | |
| What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps? I will agree on his ability to build some of the best solid state amplification afforded the audio community. However, I have had both the XP20 and XP30 in my system(paired with the 60.8's), and they are anemic and lifeless in offering. | |
| What is a great preamp match with the Mcintosh MC754 amplifier? My first foray into high(er) end audio was with a 754...loved it! If you increase your budget just slightly, you might be able to find a used Aric Audio preamp. It is a completely hand made, tube based piece and it will make beautiful music with y... | |
| What tube pre-amps pair well with Pass amps? A few iterations back, I had a pair of Sopra II's, the Pass XA60.8's, and Aric Audio's Motherlode preamp...it sounded fantastic! Fast forward to today, and the only piece of gear still in the system is The Motherlode. Call Aric and you will not be... | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today My Model 16 amazes me more with each listen! Best solid state amp I have had in my system, and there have been some highly regarded pieces in the past. Doug and his engineers are brilliant at what they do! | |
| M900U vs the world Mac is in my audio rearview mirror. The Model 16 and my Motherlode will suffice beautifully for the foreseeable future! At least that is what I stated to my wife. | |
| M900U vs the world IMHO, Pass Labs creates fantastic amplifiers, but their preamps fall considerably short. I had my XA60.8's first being controlled by a Mac C2300 before splicing in a XP20. I was terribly disappointed with the XP20 in regards to the musicality(for ... | |
| Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier I would suggest that the Luxman 900 is a bit more,"relaxed" in its presentation, but I heard it in a completely different listening environment and with different gear. So take my experience with the above considered. | |
| Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier My new Coda Model 16 becomes nearly just as hot as my Pass XA60.8's. And in terms of build quality...neither Coda or Pass can claim to be better than the other, as they are both pleasing to the eyes and built like tanks. I especially like how Coda... | |
| Aric Audio's Motherlode II line-stage keep me up all last night As the owner of the original Motherlode Preamp, this is bittersweet news indeed! However, I am far from surprised that Aric is building upon the foundation of his already legendary tube gear. I continue to be in awe of my Motherlode, and will have... | |
| High Powered Holographic Amplifiers A whole weave of new cables, power cords, and a Coda Model 16 amp...two, if you have the means. | |
| Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier As per Terry's request, I will provide my initial thoughts on the Model 16 after around 25 hours of listening to date:Please pardon the lack of audio superlatives and jargon specific to our esoteric hobby, as I am not a reviewer, just an avid audi... |