I was very tempted to buy the Coincident when I was looking for a new line stage, but the killer was not being able to audition it in my system. (I appreciate that it is a bargain at the price and I probably could have re-sold it easily). Part of the price 'savings' has to come from selling direct- no distributor mark-up and no dealer mark-up on top of that.
Mr. Mitch-the 101d is a legendary tube. It is used by a few 'bespoke' builders today, but has a long legacy and the original tube, by Western Electric, is a holy grail type tube.
Also, only FWIW, I had a Joule LA 150 Mk ii in my system over one summer while my main line stage was awaiting repair- the bass was prodigious, and the high frequencies were very romantic; however, the midrange lacked delineation and spacial 'air.' It was quite apparent when my Lamm L2 was repaired and reinstalled. (The Lamm has since been replaced). The level of service by Joule- to a 'temporary' owner at that- was as good as it gets- they were incredibly responsive to my questions.
I'm glad you guys are loving the Coincident.
From a non-Coincident owner.... :)
Mr. Mitch-the 101d is a legendary tube. It is used by a few 'bespoke' builders today, but has a long legacy and the original tube, by Western Electric, is a holy grail type tube.
Also, only FWIW, I had a Joule LA 150 Mk ii in my system over one summer while my main line stage was awaiting repair- the bass was prodigious, and the high frequencies were very romantic; however, the midrange lacked delineation and spacial 'air.' It was quite apparent when my Lamm L2 was repaired and reinstalled. (The Lamm has since been replaced). The level of service by Joule- to a 'temporary' owner at that- was as good as it gets- they were incredibly responsive to my questions.
I'm glad you guys are loving the Coincident.
From a non-Coincident owner.... :)