Next area to tackle. I currently use a 300b pset from Aric Audio, which is a monster 2 piece unit. Offers clear, beautiful music. Absolutely zero noise in between notes or when paused. There’s a strong possibility that I have to down size this coming year due to a move. I have the tube amp picked out but am looking for a class a, solid state amp as an alternative to switch from time to time. I really would like something that has solid bass and bass control. My initial 2 options are the xa-25 and the Coda s5.5. Any input as to which has stronger bass would be greatly appreciated.
Pass Labs xa-25 or Coda Continum #8
I’m looking at both of these amps as future contenders. Downsizing to a one box amp or perhaps integrated(another thread for another time) and I’d like opinions on these 2. There are quite a bit of discussions on the xa25 and my speaker builder, Volti, says he’s heard with his speakers and it’s a good match. I currently have a 300b but moving may force my hand. Anyway, it’s really the Coda I’m not as familiar with. It has come up in some of the xa-25 discussions as an alternative. The incoming Volti’s are 99db so they don’t need a ton of juice obviously. Anyone with first hand experience with both? Any comments are appreciated.
‘BTW, no single box tube amp suggestions. If I stay with tubes I already know which direction I’m going.
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