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| Benchmark ABH2 compared to Merrill Element Series and other ultra high end amps @soundhoundI failed to mention that I’ve had the Coda #8 for about 2 weeks and I’m sending it back. I will be exchanging it for it’s big brother the Coda #16. I loved the #8 so much that I’m now going straight to the flagship amp as my end game. | |
| Benchmark ABH2 compared to Merrill Element Series and other ultra high end amps I did own an AHB2 and yes, it’s very quiet, distortion free. I was happy and then a friend brought over his 30 year old Mirror Image Audio amp a to try out. This amp made the AHB2 sound thin and lifeless in comparison. I now have a Coda #8 and It ... | |
| Thinking about a Zesto Andros 1.2 to replace the John Curl PS in my Audible Illusions M3B When I had a AI preamp the MM phono stage was the best thing about the preamp. I loved it with a scout and Soundsmith Zephyr cart. | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today It seems the Preamp shootout results were tainted because of continuing break-in of the Coda #8 and just as I’m getting it broken in I will be sending it back in exchange for the #16. Yes, the #8 is that Good, an entry drug if you will.I would als... | |
| OPPO 105 as a streaming source/transport only I ran CAT5e all over my house a few years back so everything is hardwired. My Oppo 205 plays flawlessly this way. There’s probably a couple of hundred feet of wire between my house and my office next door all connected to my home network. There’s ... | |
| NEW Cerious Technologies Upgrade - Graphene Matrix Cables Good to hear from you Bob. I glad things are getting back to “normal” for you. Please stay safe. You are needed in this industry. | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today @wig Im not done with the LIO. I do have some tube rolling to do. My preference for the LTA and having synergy with these particular components is more a testament to the quality of the ZOTL pre. I can take nothing away from the DHT pre. I absolut... | |
| Vtl 5.5 series 1, David Berning TF-10 or Melos SHA-Gold? I believe Linear Tube Audio will be offering a new Updated phono Pre based on David Berning’s TF-10 design. It might be worth waiting a couple of months. | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today @teajay After giving the #8 a good run in over the last week I can report only the sweetness of quality sound. Im in agreement with the review that this amp has amazing dynamics, holographic depth, micro detail galore and just smooth, probably bec... | |
| Amp Upgrade time, $6000 budget, used or new. I have Janszen zA2.1 hybrid electrostats and after many amps nothing makes them sing like my Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40. This amp has power seemingly far beyond its 40 watts.if your want SS then I can wholeheartedly recommend the Coda #8. | |
| Amazon Music HD @garbo can you tell us more about the Amazon streaming? How is the quality? Can you use Jriver or Roon? | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today @teajay I will chime in on the #8 with some more break-in. After a bit more run-in I will put the good 300B tubes back in the Vinnie Rossi LIO DHT and spend some time critical listening. So far I’m very happy.Lance | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today My #8 arrived today and I have to agree with teajay and the other new owners. Seaglance, I am powering my 85db 4 Ohm speakers to my normal listening levels, loud to me and the needle on the meters barely move. Plenty of class A watts for sure.Lance | |
| If you listen to anything other than Classic Jazz, don't read this. @ericmbass I have Janszen zA2.1 speakers with Linear Tube Audio ZOTL40 and Preamp. This is a combination to make a jazz enthusiast weep. I finally got this setup in a bigger room so the speakers can breath a little and they are beautiful to look a... | |
| Review on Coda Technologies 16 Amplifier went live today @seaglanceI have TAD ME-1, 85db, 4 Ohm speakers. My new No. 8 amp will arrive next week. My amp will have meters so I should be able to monitor when it leaves class A and goes into class AB. I will report back to you.Lance |