Does anyone own the new Coda S5.5 amp?

[FT251]

Looking for those that have this amp and how they like it. What are you driving and what preamp do you use with it. Thanks.

 

[Minatophase3]

I just purchased one, have had it for about 10 days now. I had been using an Accuphase E-380 integrated to drive my Spatial Audio M4 Sapphire open baffle speakers (4Ohm, 90db). I am now using the Accuphase E-380 as the preamp and connecting via RCA to the S5.5.

I love my Accuphase but the allure a a pure class A amp was too great not to try. Having listened to the S5.5 and done back to back comparisons withe the Accuphase I will say that the S5.5 does everything better than that Accuphase amp. It has much better control over the bass, and it is faster/tigher. The midrange is where the Accuphase shines in my opinion and I would say the S5.5 is equally as good. The upper range is where the S5.5 really pulls away from the Accuphase, it is much clearer, more detailed and airy. Not a bit of harshness and no listening fatigue.

The S5.5 has added so much detail and clarity to the music it is crazy. Everything is crystal clear and detailed yet the music just flows and sounds amazing, nothing harsh or clinical.

I know for 100% certain the S5.5 is staying in my system. The only question is do I sell the Accuphase and get a dedicated preamp or keep using the E-380 as a preamp only.

Highly recommend the S5.5!

 

[FT251]

@Minatophase3

Thanks, this is what I keep hearing on another forum, I went out on a limb and ordered this Amp 2.5 weeks ago, hoping it ships soon. I appreciate your reply sir.

 

[Minatophase3]

@Minatophase3

Thanks, this is what I keep hearing on another forum, I went out on a limb and ordered this Amp 2.5 weeks ago, hoping it ships soon. I appreciate your reply siI

I think you will love it! Post back once you have it, would be interested to hear what you think of it.

 

[Hankey]

I bought one and received it earlier last month. It now has well over 200 hours on it. I can’t recommend it enough! It sounds fantastic driving my Magico S5 speakers which are 89db and 4 ohms. It replaces a Luxman M900U amp which specs at three times the rated power Of the Coda. The little Coda sounds more powerful. It may be due to the 100 amperes that it produces.

The Luxman is a great amp and sounds more velvety but, the Coda is much more clear and silky smooth On top. It goes deeper in the bass and is much more articulate and nuanced. It sounds better to me in every way across the board.

I had a bit of buyer’s remorse while waiting for the Coda to arrive thinking that it would not be powerful enough but, that quickly went away when I inserted the amp in me system.

I’m using a Luxman C900U preamp which seems to be a very good match with the Coda. At the price of the Coda I think it is one of the best deals in high end audio.