Has anyone compared the Coda CSib to a Jeff Rowland Continuum S2?

Hello smodtactical. I have listened to many amps and preamps over the years.

These are the amps and preamps I have owned in chronological order since being involved in this crazy hobby.

Music Reference RM9-MKII amp...Music Reference RM5-MKIII preamp.

Edge Electronics NL10 amp...Edge Electronics Signature One preamp.

Merrill Audio Veritas mono-block amps...Prima Luna Dialogue Premium preamp. 

Coda #8 amp...Coda 07x preamp.

Cheers! 

Hi Bill...I agree with you totally. Subjective for sure! Enjoy your kit too...

I love my Coda 07x and #8 combo. It ticks all of the boxes in my system setup. I’ve owned other amp and preamp combos that could not compare sonically. As far as the so called emotional level of satisfaction...I feel that is based on the perception of what the listener feels works best for him or her in a relative way to a preconceived notion that one expects within a certain audio mindset.

I know it works that way for me... For example...there have been times when the car radio or a transistor radio have brought literal tears to my eyes because of a emotional response on my part to the music playing. Far from high end standards... but still a legitimate emotional response none the less.

The Coda stuff just plain does it for me.Of course the rest of the system has to tick one’s box also...as in everything working together in a synergistic kind of way...In all things audio...imho...personal preference is the key to audio nirvana!