Coincident Linestage vs CJ CT5 or Allnic L-3000

Brownsfan,
Your point is well taken, the 101D is an intrinsically excellent tube (certainly as implemented in the Coincident design). The Shuguang version served me very well my first 4 years with this preamplifier and the Psvane hifi has been an improvement. I'm actually surprised that this beautifully natural sounding tube is used so rarely given its capabilities. As CSL owners we are fortunate Israel Blume decided to utilize the 101D.
Charles,

Charles, well said RE Israel's fine work on 101D implementation in the CSL. Based on my experience with the CSL and now my Triumph Extremes, he has my full attention. The franks are just a matter of time.

Brownsfan,
CSL-Franks-Triumph Extreme. Good moove.

Meant move not moove.

Charles, right, nothing bovine about the Coincident gear! :)