Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000

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.

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.... :)

Mrmitch,
I understand. You had asked is it too soft or romantic for rock music? This is often expressed about tube rather than solid state components.
Regards,

Thanks Whart for the info and your assessment of the Joule seems spot on, which is why I'm looking at the Coincident.

It's been about 3 weeks now. I leave the preamp on almost continuously to help break it in. It doesn't run particularly hot, so no worries there.

There have been no burps or hiss or hiccups of any kind. It just runs quiet as a mouse. Don't think the mute switch works, seems to just filter out low frequencies. Maybe it's not mute so much as more muted than not muted at all.

Anyway, hardly worth complaining about as there are other ways to mute my system, including just hitting the pause button on the iPhone.

Okay, three weeks later, what's the verdict? Best darn preamp I've ever had. No complaints, this one's a keeper.