Tube Pre-amp Suggestions.

I have a Coda No 8 power-amp and was looking for some suggestions on what would a good tube pre-amp that would pair up with it?

Thank you!

kds05-26-2025 12:40am

kofibaffour Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 713 posts 05-28-2025 at 04:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @kds if you DAC had Preamp capabilities, then yes you can live without a standalone preamp
mdalton Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 810 posts 05-28-2025 at 04:52am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fezz Audio Sagita Prestige - fully balanced tube preamp for $3495.
signaforce Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 547 posts 05-28-2025 at 09:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I am very happy with my PSAudio BHK pre. ChatGPT ranks it as my best component and wants me to replace my Moon 330A with your Coda #8, as it thinks the #8 is a perfect match for my system. It follows the BHK would match very well with your Coda.
kds OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 29 posts 05-28-2025 at 11:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You guys are awesome, thanks!
nubiann Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 95 posts 05-28-2025 at 01:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I guess it depends on your objectives Solid state or Tube based pre. I suppose your BHK offers a little insight into tube pre amps. I use a EamAR Yoshino 912 which is fully balanced All transformer coupled and has an absolute pearl of a phono stage.You could also consider the EAR 868L or PL if you want an excellent configurable MC capable phono stage.