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What are the advantages of electrostatic versus floor speakers w/wo external drivers?
I have the new Janszen zA2.1 Valentinas. They are a hybrid design that’s been around for while but his recent woofer upgrade is rather spectacular. The twin 8” woofers Complement the dual electrostat panels In a way ends bass integration issues. T... 
Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today
@smodtactical,Probably only Doug could answer that question but what I am hearing right now is unbelievable. I can’t emphasize enough how happy I am with what I’m hearing. This my endgame SS amp. 
What do/did you do for a living?
Locksmith (jack of all trades) 
Which DAC Do You Prefer The Oppo UDP-205 or Chord Hugo TT2?
I have both 205 and the Sonica. They have both been modified with tube output stages from Modwright. Both 205 and Sonica sound similar. They are both incredible DAC’s. The sound is spectacular. 
Cerious Tech Graphene vs Synergistic Foundation SC
@roxy54 when going from Graphene Extreme to Matrix everything improves but I felt the biggest leap of Improvement was in the interconnects. 
Cerious Tech Graphene vs Synergistic Foundation SC
I once had the Synergistic Research Element Tungsten Speaker Cables and they were easily surpassed by the Graphene Extreme and the Matrix cables. 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
I agree with Terry on all accounts of this amp.  He is far better at conveying what he hears in writing than I am.  I do rely on his reviews and have never been disappointed once hearing the Reviewed product. 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
@smodtactical,I have not owned as many SS amps as I have tube amps. The closest I’ve had to the Coda is the Plinius SA125 and a Mirror Image Audio 1.1 SB. The MI amp is about 30 years old and is better than the Plinius overall but can’t match the ... 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
@smodtactical,I concur with @kairosman, the #8 was the best until I got the #16. 
Class Action Suit against UPS?
FedEx has destroyed my speakers in the past.my most recent purchase, a 110 lb. Coda #16 amp. The amp left the factory on a wooden pallet and was sent through a shipping company. When it arrived it was no longer on a pallet and was partially crushe... 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
I forgot to mention that the separation of instruments in this dense sound stage is uncanny. 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
@oem-wheels yes, my bank account and my back has suffered but my ears are in heaven. 
GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
My Coda #16 has been in house for five days now and break-in is going well.  The sound stage is really opening up and the layered 3D imaging is outstanding.  Dynamics are off the charts.  The nonexistent noise floor is showing off the smoothest te... 
Review: Linear Tube Audio Z10 Integrated Amplifier
Rick, give some break-in time. The amazement continues. 
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
My new CODA No.16 sounds pretty close to an SET to my ears.