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Luxman vs Pass Labs
For those that compared m900U to pass, what level Pass did you compare it to and what were your thoughts ? 
Luxman vs Pass Labs
I dont like the vintage styling of luxman but appreciate its excellent build quality. Love pass labs build and styling. 
Pass choice: INT250 vs X350.8 + He9
It drops to 3.8 ohms and can take 600 watts. It does like power according to Yamaha and yamaha rates it at 6 ohms. But I agree that 250 prob should be fine. Also XA100.8s are another option for around same price as X350.8. 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
M900U vs Coda 16 face off would be great. 
Removing a ZERO from the price of amps
Sucks they didn't just make a pure amp so we can see how it really competes against high end class A And AB amps. 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
I did actually ask Doug and he simply said that it does get hot. But didn't really compare it to other class A amps in terms of heat. 
Removing a ZERO from the price of amps
https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/purifi/ 
Removing a ZERO from the price of amps
Is this tech in these amps?https://www.apollonaudio.com/purifi-1et400a-apollon-audio-monoblock/?gclid=CjwKCAjwr7X4BRA4EiwAUXjbtWill these amps compete with expensive a and ab amps? Any subjective reviews?  
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
@rlovendale Thanks for those pictures and material! Look forward to reading through that. I am curious about Coda not getting that hot. I was told by a dealer that the reason for this is that they do class A in a different more efficient way? Is t... 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
I'd love to see the caps and the other side of the main board that is in the coda. Its kind of upside down or has caps facing down though.When I look at the internals of the x150.8 they seem more impressive than the no 8, as does the machining (ex... 
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
I'd love to grab an m900u. Pricing on it is tough though.Used X150.8 or new Coda no8 are probably good cheaper options. 
Luxman vs Pass Labs
I talked to a dealer of both luxman and pass labs and he mentioned that a bunch of people were coming in trading their pass in for luxman. One guy apparently traded in his XS300 for 2x m900U ! And one a pair of 260.8s for a single m900U.I myself h... 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
Point well taken. Its the totality of the ingredients and the 'baking' or overall design that will dictate the end  result.For me the no 8 is a natural competitor with the X150.8 since they have some similar specifications. I think i will buy one ... 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
I wonder if 1 reason the coda 8 sounds so good are some of its components?The filter capacitance is 80,000 uf, peak current is 100+ amps and transformer 3 KV. In comparison even a pass 350.8 is 80,000 uf, peak current of 35 amps and transformer si... 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
Oh wow didn't know he sold Kinki LOL. Also maybe his speakers were darker sounding too.@teajay Did you hear the old 15.5 amp? How was it vs the 8 and 16?Have you decided to buy the 16 and have it in your reference system?