Coda CP pre-amp vs Rogue Athena Magnum vs ARC LS-12 .Need information
I am looking at a Coda CP pre-amp, and can't find a single review on either their website or online So would like some feedback from owners.
I am also looking at the Rogue Perseus Magnum which I read two reviews As a side note, also considering Rogue Metis Magnum. The "used" price is good on the Rogue Metis M, but it is classified as an entry level pre-amp but still received good reviews as the Magnum version.
ARC LS-12 is a sleeper possibility, was issued in 2001, but received very good reviews I have a BAT VK-200 power amp which is outstanding,, So, am looking for the best match up in a pre-amp to bring the system to the next level. Thank you.
Jim, Not to steer you away from the Coda, I haven't heard its phono, but its a nice neutral preamp. The point that I'd like to make is that for the Pre's without a phono, there are very nice phono sections out there. Graham Slee comes to mind, you can get their MM phono for around $400. Plenty of others out there also. Let us know what you end up with. Tim |
@sunnyjim Hey Jim, after Cerrot posted the Innersound, it reminded me of this.... The newest Sanders is essentially a CP and I knew of a review on that... I hope this contributes, Tim http://www.dagogo.com/sanders-preamplifier-review |
To Cerrot, Thanks for the heads up about the Innersound pre-amp. To Tim, Thanks for the link to the ebay ad for the Muse. As far as the phono stage issue, I am just trying to avoid another box and cable The music looks nice but has an outboarded power supply which is good, however it has only a remote. Its cosmetics are a bit utilitarian but the price is good compared to Coda CP. BTW, Bill D. claims Coda offers a remote for $150.00 Also, thanks for review link on the Sanders pre-amp in Dagogo BTW, it appears the Muse Signature has been discontinued. I'll keep you all posted. Decisions, Decisions!!!! |
@sunnyjim Hi Jim, The CP comes with a basic remote. The $150 upgrade is larger digital readout remote. The Sanders is comparable to a Coda 04/Windows Continuum III, it was from around 2004 or so, the CP replaced the CL with added phono, I believe the CP came out in 2012 or 2013. The Muse is very discontinued, I'm thinking 2001. It is a really nice sounding pre. I spoke to Kevin Halverson (designer) at one time about this, I believe around 2009, at that time he compared it to the current models Jeff Rowland models. I liked this pre, but by the time you add a phono, you might as well get the Coda, I didn't realize that Bill D was the person selling the CP, you will most likely get a full warranty with that. I looked a bit around Agon for you and came across a CJ Premier 18LS... This is also a nice sounding pre.... Well, I think this is all i've got for you, Good Luck, Your looking at all nice pieces. |
