Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000

Jordan,
I agree with you and find it hard to believe it is the CSL as the root problem . Did this occur with the CF preamp in your system?

Did this occur with the CF preamp in your system?

Yes it did, Charles. So this leaves me with these facts which don't make much sense: 1.) DAC to amps direct via balanced or SE -> no noise. 2.) DAC to Linestage to amp via balanced or SE -> noise. Since I've tried a few different wiring schemes and isolation transformers between Linestage and amps, I'm not really sure what else to try?

Th sonly time I have encountered any noise was with the CSLS partnered with Halcro power amps AND with the mute switch on. The owner of the Halcro contacted Israel who i understand was aware of this on happening on rare occasions and has made changes to newer models. It was no big deal for me because it was totally silent with the mute "off" mso it wouldn't be a problem using it.

Apart from the Soulutiion 710, have also hooked up the CSLS to a pair of Gryphon Colosseum monoblocks, Jungson JA-100's , Bakoon amps, Doge 9's, mingda and McCormack power amps and one or two others with absolute silence at all times and being fed by DAC's CD players and phono stages.

I think Brownsfan's advice is right on the money - its worth talking to Israel to help solve the problem although new owners shouldn't have this issue in future.

Jordan,

I am with you on the PSvane HIFI series. I think they lack a little bottom end and can sound a tad bright depending upon the rest of your system. Running them in a lot helps but they are not as good overall in my system as the Shuguangs IMO.

Pap,
It is really interesting how different systems yield different results with the same components. In my case as well as Brownsfan the Psvane Hifi 101D is without question better than the Shuguang tube yet you have the opposite impression. Just the way things are.
Charles,