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GREAT NEWS! The Coda Technology new #16 amplifier will arrive this week
@lancelock What other amps have you heard (besides coda) that you can compare the #16 to ? 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
YYZ ya I was looking at that 15.5, looks good. But with coda its a bit of a gamble. If I don't like the pairing its basically going to be impossible to sell. 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
Terry how come so few people have the Coda amp? Barely any reviews except for your excellent review. 
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
Guys thanks for the suggestions:@twoleftears Actually a local dealer does have an AX-5 twenty used for sale for about $5600 usd. I definitely am considering it. But kinda leaning towards going for a power amp so I am open to a future pre-amp upgra... 
Best linear PSU under $1000?
So far working out really well but I haven't compared it to other PSUs. Will get a PSU box with stock lumin psu in it to compare soon hopefully. 
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
After a lot of research I am leaning towards either a Pass integrated or a 150.8 or 250.8 with my audio gd he9 preamp.Or a luxman m900u or 509X.A friend of mine recently listened to the NS5000 with a VTL tube pre, m5000 power amp and brikmann dac ... 
Luxman 590axii vs Pass Labs int 60
Considering luxman m700u vs Pass 150.8 right now. Any thoughts?Also if I go the integrated route, 509X vs INT60. 
Amplifier Upgrade Decision
@markmendenhall  Hows your system doing? Any changes? 
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
So the 250.8 just sold. So gotta look at other options. Thinking of the coda no.8 also. Also the accuphase e470 or p450 
Preview: CODA Technologies new generation number#8 Stereo Amplifier
Thinking about the no 8 with Yamaha ns5000. Any thoughts ? Was going to go pass 250.8 used but it just sold. 
MSB select II vs all dacs ?
Any other dacs that can compete at rockna level in this price segment? 
Bryston or Pass Labs
I have dual 4bsst and do enjoy the sound but curious about pass. A x250.8 just came up for sale locally so I am thinking of getting it. I am surprised though at how many ppl on here actually prefer bryston. I previously thought pass was basically ... 
Amp and Preamp recommendations for Yamaha NS5000
My local dealer has a Musical Fidelity 800 NuVista  and willing to take my brystons in on trade. Also has new AS3200. Whats cool is hes willing to  let me test each one to see which I like more.But my gut tells me to sell my brystons and get th... 
How good is MSB Discrete Dac?
Anyone compared the discrete with rockna wavedream balanced signature ? 
MSB select II vs all dacs ?
Just revisiting this thread. It seems pretty much everyone loves the rockna wavedream, esp sig balanced. So for under $20k has anyone heard a dac they enjoyed more?