Coincident Statement Line Stage vs Jadis JP80MC vs EAR 868PL vs Aesthetic Janus
I had another thread asking about different preamps. I then bought Coincident Statement Line Stage and ModWright LS100. Both of them are very good in its own right. The CSLS is very transparent and engaging. The Modwright has very good tone. After debating for a long time, I finally sold the Modwright. But that tone can’t leave my head. While the CSLS sounds excellent in my system right now, I always wonder if there is one preamp in the world that has quality of both CSLS and Modwright LS100, and that would be prefect.
After I sold the Modwright, I upgraded to better cables and power cords. I also upgraded to the Psvane WE101D, but unfortunately, one of the tube turns white in less than a month, and I am in the process of getting warranty replacement. I also upgraded to APL DAC. I feel I maximized what I can do trying to get the tone, but it is still not quite there yet, but very close to what I want. Therefore, I am trying to see what other options I have. Another challenge is that I listen to vinyl 20% of the time, and I feel my current MC phono preamp doesn’t match with the CSLS. So, instead of trying another phono preamp, I am wondering if I will get better synergy to find a preamp that also have a good MC phono built in. But I am opened to suggestion that doesn’t have phono.
I am interested in the following:
1) EAR Yoshino 868PL
2) Aesthetix Janus
3) Jadis JP80MC
Does any of these has the same level of transparency and as engaging as the CSLS, and on top of that, have the tonal density of Modwright Ls100?
thanks in advance.
I agree your assessment and @sns is right, you have terrific quality audio components. No reason /need for making major component changes (In my opinion) but rather thoughtful fine tuning. I believe will get you where you want to go. I'm confident that you'll successfully sort it out. Charles |
I’d give consideration to trying the Lanlai 101D as @sns recommended due to their fuller tone/body compared to the Psvane W.E Replica. If that doesn’t provide what you seek then you may just prefer a 6SN7 line stage. The 101D is what it is, pure, organic and honest presentation. The 6SN7 could be relatively speaking more of a bigger tone tube. I’ve read very positive comments about the Don Sachs line stage. I absolutely love the very natural engaging character of the 101D and its minimal editorializing. The Psvane W.E Replica is an excellent fit for my audio system. But that’s me and you have choose what’s right for your specific preference. Charles |
I am in agreement with this synopsis. OP your digital sound is terrific via your comments. Replacing the CSLS would be moving backwards. It possesses superb sonic purity and is a genuine upper tier line stage. Best wishes Charles
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