@liquidsound I owned XP-22 and it is a terrific preamplifier. Replacing it with the Coda preamp will be a mistake.
XP-22 is very transparent and very natural and smooth sounding at the sand time.
Coda amp will add some sparkle and speed. If you are looking at extracting a bit more detail from your music I would recommend taking a good look at your source(s). That’s where you will find what you’re looking for.
Comparisons of the Pass-Labs XP-22 with the CODA 07X ?
I presently own a Pass-Labs XP-22 and I'm pretty happy with it. I just ordered a CODA #16 amp and was wondering if any out there have done a sonic comparison between the XP-22 and the 07X. I'm seriously considering switching preamps and would like to know more about the 07X from owners.
Thanks !
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@audphile1 I do like the XP-22 for all the reasons you said, and I do believe the CODA #16 will add some speed and possibly some sparkle. I believe I'll wait till I get the #16 and get it broken in before I make a decision to change preamps. @hk_fan I believe the XP-32 would be a step up from my XP-22 however I really don't want to spend that much. |
@liquidsound that is a good plan. Coda makes excellent amplifiers. They’re articulate with great clarity but maintain natural sound. Slightly on a cooler side which your XP-22 will balance out perfectly. |
@audphile1 I have no analog sources. I have my Ethernet run through an Uptone Audio EtherREGEN device, which feeds an Innuos ZENith MK-III music server and Phoenix Re-clocker and use QoBuz as my music service. The Phoenix feeds USB to my Denafrips Terminator-Plus DAC. |
@liquidsound that’s a nice digital front end. Should sound great once your coda amp lands. |
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