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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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mikha65
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Brownsfan and Charles1dad, thanks. Nice to know that there is more to come. I have 125 hours on it now. My audio buddy visits me a couple of times a week and he says it improves every time. Before CSLS moved to my place he visited 1/ month. Wonder why?
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abruce
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It seems the Dude would be less intrusive than the two piece CSL
Is it the look that bothers you
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charles1dad
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I`d say it is a matter of aesthetics.I had a loaned Dude in my system and it`s a very large single box(blue metal exterior) that will catch your attention.The CSL although two boxes and a lot heavier does tend to blend in more and isn`t as visually noticeable. The stainless steel finish of the CSL may be more elegant for some depending on tatse.It really boils down to cosmetic preference.
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wilsynet
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I recall the single box Dude as bigger in every dimension than the two box CSL. But it isn't so much the size as it is the proportionality. The Dude looks like a preamp made for Andre the Giant.

Maybe some people like that. If I had more space and a dedicated listening room, I think it would be ok. Anyway, it certainly sounds pretty terrific, as does the CSL.
mrmitch
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Thanks guys for you replies to my question. And no Charles1dad, I don't assume it would be soft due to tubes but was really wondering about a tube I'm not familiar with (the 101D). I have tubes in my present linestage and phono preamp ,except for my solid state amp, and they are just great with all types of music. My present preamp (linestage)is a Joule Electra LA 150 Mk2, but like most of us am always looking to better my system.
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