Coda Tech Amplifier

I have owned 3 Coda amps, 2 preamps, and a phono preamp.
Coda is anything BUT neutral, or cool sounding.

Yes, Coda was started in the late 80’s by 3 ex-Threshold engineers, and sonically they sound similar to the Threshold and Pass Labs amps that I’ve also owned. I don’t think anyone will say that Threshold or Pass Labs amps sound cool/neutral, and I would say the same of Coda.

To me, the Coda sound is rich, vibrant, full-bodied, with tight, powerful bass.
Also, yes, Coda does design and build amps for other companies like Innersound, Legacy, and Sanders too.

Coda dealer here, the Coda amps are extraordinary for the money.

They have great bass control, a huge sound stage, and are tranparent with a hint of warmth. 

One of our favorite products, extremely well built and very reasonably priced. 

The CSIB is a $6,000.00 400 watt integrated amplifier with the first 5 watts being class A, you can order one with 200 watts of power and 20 watts Class A, built like a tank One of the greatest buys in audio.

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ok so coda are neutral on the cool side not warm like nad, right ?

I do know that Coda products are well built ( I have owned  a preamp), and as far as what I have read they stand behind their products.

My last audition was a long time ago, so I would not put much weight on my comments in evaluating the newest Coda products.

Best,

E

The Coda stuff out in the past 5 years or so is anything but cool... I'd say very neutral, but it leans warm... I've heard:
Unison 3.1 Integrated
Coda CL, CP, 07X Preamps
15.0, 15.5, CS Amplifiers
There certainly is a flavor that shows their Threshold heritage... Erik & Doug were a big part of the Threshold design team before Nelson sold.  They also produced Innersound amps and now Sanders Amps...
All have a great reputation.

Well, when I say you really need to listen to it, I say so neutrally.

While it was robust, I found the amp QUITE cool sounding. More blue than red. Kind of how I felt about older Krell equipment.

It was also a lot finer and more delicate across the mid to treble compared to say, early MOSFET's of the 1980's. When I heard the InnerSound ESL amplifier, it was moving in the direction of what I am calling the "modern amplifier sound" but, I don't know how to actually say it, I found the presentation rather stark.

So, LISTEN for yourself. :) It has many fans.

Best,

E

I heard the Sander's Magtech amp with the Sanders Model 10 speakers - with room correction software.  The sound was stunning.  Fast and very full bodied.  A drum hit actually sounded like the kit was in the room.  You could hear the 'thwack' on the skin - and then feel the pulse of percussive energy.  

intresting erik!,
did you compared to specific brand to understand better?
what is their family sound ?....bright...warm....

I believe the designers are Threshold alumni. Sander's Magtech amplifiers are built by them, with significant enhancements and spec changes here and there to improve ESL performance and power supply stability.

I would say you absolutely should listen to them. My impression is they are quite cool sounding, closer to early Krell in sound quality, but I haven't listened to them in a decade.

Best,

E