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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. 


sunnyjim
timlub
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Hi Jim, I've heard the LS9,  It had a low gain and was a bit temperamental matching, but when properly matched it was very good indeed.  From what I've read about the LS12, it will be very good. The Rogue has a good reputation. The last time that I heard the CP was at the Legacy booth and Bill told me that he didn't hear any particular advantages of the 07X over the CP. If you lean anyway toward the Coda, Might be worth giving Bill a Call at Legacy and Doug a call at Coda.
I'd have to believe that as long as you buy used and don't overpay, you'd be able to move any of these 3 without significant loss. Having heard the LS9 and reading the LS12 reviews as well as hearing other models from Rogue,  If I couldn't get some very reliable opinions from people I know,  I'd have to lean toward the LS12, as long as you are buying it right.
Good Luck, Tim

timlub
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Jim,  there is a Muse Model 3 Signature on ebay right now at $950, plus exorbitant  shipping cost... This is a very nice pre also... Definitely worth adding this to your list.  
sunnyjim OP
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Timtub, The CP was offered to me for $1700; If  could buy it for 1500, I would "probably" jump on it   (But, I don't think BIll D  will go any lower in price) I say "probably", because I have never heard the pre-amp or found one review about it. 

ARC LS12  is posted at $1195. I could probably  negotiate the price down to $1050. However, it has no phono which means I would have to buy one at least equivalent to the one in the Rogue Sphinx integrated which is very good. The Rogue Metis Magnum is simple with minimal  features and has a phono and remote. No DAC's HT loops, etc.  

BTW,  I just looked on ebay for the  Muse pre-amp and could not find it. So, I am either blind or it has been sold which seems unlikely. Is the seller overseas?? because you mention something about exorbitant shipping costs.   Thanks for the information and advice 

timlub
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Muse-Electronics-Model-Three-Signature-Preamplifier-/322248556515?hash=item4...
timlub
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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

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