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Class A into Class AB
I find the Class A amps that I have owned smoother sounding than AB amp that I have owned. The CODA CSiB is a good integrated amp. I had Version 1 with the most Class A watts. I still own the KRELL K-300i integrated which does not put out a lot of... 
Thiel Owners
@thieliste I did not get a price for that since it did not need replacing.  
Coda continuum 8
BTW - on this site there is a CODA #8 and a brand new 07x for sale (not mine). US Audio Mart America's Newest Online Hifi, Audio & Home Theater Classifieds  
Thiel Owners
@thieliste The COAX, with mid and tweet, was $500 from Rob G. He also provides a really good solder to help attach the COAX to the speaker. I am not sure if Rob sells individual tweeters. He did say to repair my tweeter was around $250.There were ... 
DAC Dilemma
The Benchmark DAC3 HGC is a good DAC but not that great as a preamp, I used it that way in the past. There is a reason Benchmark makes the LA4 and HPA4 preamp. These preamps will make the DAC3 sound better.I doubt you would be happy with the Bench... 
Coda continuum 8
@lancelock I remember your adventures with the #16. It was one reason I wanted to hear it. My 07x had some hiss issues and the dealers 07x was almost silent. So they took it back to send to CODA. My LA4 is my baseline for silence and the 07x comes... 
who makes your fav cable loom in 2021?
I recently got some WyWire interconnects after buying the WyWire Platinum headphone XLR. Alex at WyWire seems to know his stuff when it comes to wires. I think he is doing a 40% off because it is a big company anniversary.My other cables are Audie... 
Coda continuum 8
I did a shootout with a modded LSA Voyager 350 GAN | CODA #8 | KRELL K-300i. They all had attributes that could make someone go for any of them depending on preferences.The Voyager was detailed, a bit warm, and not as powerful as the other 2, thou... 
Need a new FM Receiver that works very well
I just got a great Magnum Dynalab MD108T. Wow, does it sound good on my incredible local station, KCRW.com (on FM).  I was able to trade in my MD102 and that was the reason I went for the MD108T.I suggest you look at something like a used MD102 or... 
Review: Holo May (L2) DAC and the Musetec Audio (LKS Audio) MH-DA005 DAC Compaired
An awesome review.  
What DAC to get?
@guakus The unit does go on sale sometimes for $1350 on this site where I got mine. GUSTARD X26 PRO Full Decoding ES9038Pro*2 Chip DSD512 Bluetooth 5.0 X (shenzhenaudio.com)  
What DAC to get?
The One to Beat: Gustard X26 PRO DAC Review (soundnews.net)  
What DAC to get?
My Topping D90se is considered a great nuetral DAC at $900. Tremendous details from music on this DAC. My Gustard X26 Pro is considered by me to be a great DAC for $1500. It is a warmish DAC but with good details.My Benchmark DAC3B at $1700 is ano... 
Some DACs I am Considering-Any thoughts?
I owned 1 of the DACs on the list and sold it to keep the cheaper Gustard X26 Pro at $1500. 
Speaker Recommendation up to 70k
@emerald There was a dealer in Cyprus who advertised on A'gon that sold great gear and is very close to your location. I would not be surprised if he allowed some home demos given the close proximity to you. Just search on A'gon or google.