Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000


I currently own a Conrad Johnson CT5 but would like to upgrade and move to a preamp with XLR in/out. I have tested the Allnic L-3000 which I find very intersting, and I am also interested in the Coincident Statement linestage. Has anybody compared the Coincident to the CT5 or the Allnic?
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Hi,
I was wondering what power cords CSLS owners on this forum use.
I am using Coincident Extreme "Shotgun" cables throughout and was curious what other pc's anyone has tried on the CSLS or any other Coincident products as well.
Thanks
David
Hi Jordan and Pap and all,
I agree with you about the HiFi series as well. Having a complete Coincident biamped system including PRE speakers, IMO, I also felt these tubes although quieter and less microphonic, were lacking in mid bass and lower bass. I thought that although there was more air present and that they sound a bit bright there was a slight loss in dynamics and speed at the expense of better focus and width as well.
I am truly looking forward to hearing the W.E. replica 101d in the CSLS.
Charles,
Yes ,how true that is with so many components. We all define perfect differently,and that I think ,is one of the wonderful aspects of high end. I've always believed that "the best sound" is the sound YOU like the best!
regards,
David
Hi all
I spoke to Israel 4 days ago and he said he has a bunch coming in in the next few weeks. He told me that the early production W.E. replica filament current (.5 amp) is different than the current production 101, that will be 1 amp.
Thanks Pap
I just received my 101d-l(WE replicas) but have not had a chance to listen yet.
How long do they take to burn in as I hate listening during the burn in phase.
Thanks for your help,
David
Hi sorry to change the tempo a bit, but I just tried Coincident's newest Extreme power cord and couldn't resist expressing my views.
This, like other Coincident products, is a remarkable breakthrough in PC's. The new one is made using OCC copper and different geometry. It is noticeably thicker in diameter and a bit stiffer than the previous model. More importantly is the sound. The noise floor is so much lower , than a previously already very low noise floor (with the earlier CSR Extreme PC's), that the inner details and fine nuances of recordings that give ambient clues and information become more revealed that it is actually uncanny. The dynamics and leading edges appear to ERUPT from total blackness. This cable is highly recommended and has had one of the biggest impacts on my sound system than anything I've change in the last few years.
This is based on only a single pc change on my Coincident Statement Linestage. I will now replace all my CST extreme with these new ones and cant wait to hear how the Frankensteins and Dragons improve .No doubt the synergy will be incredibly impressive. Kudos to Mr. Blume......Again!
Hi all
Any updates on the W.E. replica 101d tube?
Purchases, feedback?
I am strongly considering buying a pair for my CSL but I am curious to hear some reviews and comments.
Charles, have you got a pair yet?
Thanks,
David
Hi Charles ,
Sorry to avoid directly answering this question but I must comment on these spectacular 101d-l W.E. replicas. I couldn't resist and felt the urge to try them back to back with my already excellent Hi Fi series 101's. Right out of the box their sound quality improvement was immediately noticeable; which I always take as a good sign . I have about 15 hours on them now and I have to say that these truly are spectacular and very special tubes. They are more organic, ( I know, hard to believe,but very noticeably so)and impactfull that the instruments and voices sound so much more visceral and real. They are definitely more tonally balanced with greater extension at the frequency extremes with a clearer more life like midrange. My Franks never sounded as good and have ,hard to believe ,even more magic than they had with the already improved( over stock) 101's. I have never been so drawn into the music as I am now. There is much more detail conveyed in terms of harmonics that helps create this magical sense of palpability . I believe this is also partially due to a fairly obvious lowering of (an already low) noise floor. Experience has taught me that I am never aware of the impact of noise floors until I actually lower them some more. This , combined with the visceral impact and organic qualities and frequency extensions that these new tubes impart on the sound, have transported me to a surprisingly higher level of enjoyment and love for listening. I am sincerely shocked and amazed by these extraordinary tube. I knew they may be a bit better than the Hi Fi series ,but really , they blow them away. They are definitely in different leagues; like the standard Shuguang 300b tubes are with the Sophia RP,AVVT32'and of course the king,the Takatsukis. I believe and actually feel that this is something you MUST do...
Sorry for the long rant but these babies are special just like those special 300b's mentioned above , that I ,and many other lovers of true organically sounding visceral music lovers love.
I don't just think you will love them but I will go out on a limb and say you definately will love them.
..........Now for addressing your original question . The new CST Extreme AC cables were definately an improvement over the originals and you know what I thought about the changes.
I would have to say that the W.E. improvement is so great that it's magnitude of improvement is larger . But the CST upgrade is no slouch either and definately worth the money.
I haven't heard the new 101's with the older CST cable so I cannot accurately comment . However perhaps they do help allow the 101's to let their magic show . But really there is no question in my mind that you should consider doing both . You will really be happy you did.
David