I might add, that the No.40 and I presume the No.8 will clearly let you know what is happening upstream with components, power cords, interconnects, etc. You will also hear the effects of the speaker cable/loudspeaker interaction clearly.
Coda 8 amp
My 25 year old Audio Research VT130SE amp is going in for repairs. I’ve already replaced the tubes in the last year and had to replace some defective ones a second time (all came from Audio Research). I’m thinking about replacing it with a new solid state amp. so I don’t have to deal with such things. I’m considering the Coda 8, which I’ve never seen but comes highly recommended. It’s a fairly new model and I haven’t found lots of information. There’s one very positive review online, the company has been very responsive and helpful in providing information and a dealer who I trust recommended it. My other equipment includes Audio Research LS22 preamp, PH 3 phono stage and KEF Reference 5 speakers. I would like to keep these things so I’m hoping a new solid state amp would go well with my other equipment. I’d welcome any input, including experience from any Coda owners. Thanks.