S5.5 vs Classé Audio CA-100
The CA-100's power @ 8ω is 100W against the S5.5's 50W, its signal-to-noise 128 dB against 120 dB, its power @ 4ω 350W against 100W, and its thd 0.030% against 0.040%.
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$4,500 - $6,400
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the S5.5
The Coda S5.5 is a high-performance, pure Class A stereo amplifier designed for exceptional audio quality. It operates in both stereo and bridged mono modes, offering flexibility for different setups. Key features include a rated power of 50 watts per channel into 8 ohms in stereo mode and 200 watts in bridged mono mode, a frequency response of -3dB from DC to 100kHz, and a distortion level of less than 0.04% from 10Hz to 20kHz at 50 watts. The amplifier features a gain of 26dB, a maximum current of 100 amperes peak per channel, and input impedances of 50k Ohms unbalanced and 10k Ohms balanced. It uses a multi-tap, multi-winding toroidal transformer with a rating of 1500 VA and power filtering of 80,000 microfarads. The amplifier is designed for true DC-coupled operation without servo circuitry, ensuring linear performance and high transparency in sound reproduction.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 50W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 100W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- A
- Minimum Impedance
- 2Ω
- Input Impedance
- 50Ω
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.040%
- SNR
- 120 dB
- Output Impedance
- 0.04Ω
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Analog Inputs
- RCA, XLR
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 444.5 × 146.05 × 317.5 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 20.41 kg (45 lbs)
Key Specifications
Power: 50W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions