Thoress full-function vs Coincident CSLS/CSPS


Greetings August Audiogoners,
Can anyone share a first-hand comparison of Thoress full-function pre and the Coincident CSLS or CSPS, ideally in the same system. It is possible that you may have compared line section or phono section only, it is fine. Please describe the system also. Thanks in advance. 
rays19
I have heard neither, but there is a gent that talks at length about Coincident on his blog/webpages. 

I don't know if you are familiar with HIGH-END AUDIO and Arthur Salvatore . He is a bit of a Coincident fanboy but he does describe what he hears pretty well. I found if I looked past the "promotion" part, some of his comments are worth reading and helpful.

Disclaimer. I don't know Arthur and I am neither pro or anti the guy. I know some folk don't like him at all. 


I have CSLS MkII with upgraded Amtrans rotary selectors, never heard the Thoress. Major differences I can see is CSLS transformer coupled dual volume control vs. dual volume pots for Thoress, +1 for CSLS. Coincident also fully balanced, so not only balanced interconnects, but dual output transformers and signal path, +2 for CSLS.

My system comprised of choice of custom built 300B SET monoblocks, Coincident 845SET or PL Dialogue Four-diy modded with boutique caps and Takman resistors. Extreme modded Klipschorns and Merlin VSM-MM, Musetec LKS-005 dac. I have analog setup as well, separate phono stage.
CSLS is simply great pre, performers in room level of resolution, transparency, wonderful timbre, tonally balanced. I'm prejudiced, get the CSLS. I'd imagine the PS should be special as well.
Hi @pauly, I’m familiar with the website you mention. I have a CSLS in my system, so I know that side of the equation! 
@sns thanks for chiming in! I already have a CSLS, so the question I’m trying to answer whether Thoress is a lateral move or an upgrade. I’m very happy with CSLS, but the idea of one box solution is tempting.