Very nice congrats and enjoy it.Uses 4 12ax7s (pair for gain, and a pair of cathode followers), letting me utilize my collection of 12ax7s and 5751s. The tubes used make a big difference. Currently Siemens long plate 12ax7 in gain, Telefunken smooth plates in cathode follower. Unit has a line input for my Streamer (passive, just the volume controls) , so no line stage needed.
Thanks guys.I've been running Coincident's sibling piece, the Statement Linestage Mk II, for about 18 months now and really like it. While I already own another excellent Canadian made (and very rare) phono stage, the Foundation Research V5, I've toyed with the idea of flipping it for the companion Coincident Statement Phono.
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Hi Thaluza.Congrats! I use a .24mv ZYX 4D Ultimate cartridge with my Coincident Statement Phono Stage without issue. I run the CSPS into a no gain preamp (Horneshoppe The Truth). I used to pair the CSPS with the Coincident Statement Line Stage, which is a fine product. I do feel the CSPS sounds better with a preamp.
I wanted more inputs, and the remote volume control is nice to have. The Coincident Statement Line Stage that I previously owned had only 3 inputs and no remote.Just wondering why you run you Statement into a passive preamp?
I used to have an all Coincident system, including speakers and cables. It is now down to the CSPS and Frankenstein amps. My speakers are 98-99db. The CSPS is quiet like you described - no noise gremlins which allows a blacker background. This is an attribute that I really appreciate.Do you have a all Coincident system or at least high efficiency speakers?
I have been using my CSPS with the dual volume controls set to "Max" and my preamp is usually between 9:00 and 10:00. I think my Truth preamp is considered to be active, not passive, and uses led light to control volume. It works well in my system, IMHO.Where on the volume control are you?
Beautiful! I vividly remember how musical the Coincident room at RMAF was about 5 years ago … playing their own speakers if I remember correctly! … I thought “what a great, engaging product at a really competitive price.”I have had it for about 10 days. Running it with my Lyra Delos. A very big upgrade from my modified Audio Research SP 14!
The two volume controls are for balance control. They are discrete resistor volume pots with 22 “clicks” per side, very transparent, but a little restrictive for exact volume control.Beautiful! I vividly remember how musical the Coincident room at RMAF was about 5 years ago … playing their own speakers if I remember correctly! … I thought “what a great, engaging product at a really competitive price.”
Why make two volume controls, L and R? I read in this months Stereophile to turn both volume controls all the up if using an external preamp, but why trust me always to run the right and left channel at exactly the same level? (in a symmetrical room)
Just placed an order on the Statement Phono. Real live experiences like yours helped me make my decision. Thanks.Just to follow up, I am extremely happy with the Statement Phono Preamp!
I have always thought that long term use really allows you to fully appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of a component, and this baby is a keeper. It just seems to sound better and better the more I use it. Supremely quiet, great frequency extension, dynamic and detailed. Is it the best? Not a chance. Is it the best I have ever had in my home? Oh yeah.
Never say never, but I doubt I will have to upgrade this piece.
I think you are going to like it!Just placed an order on the Statement Phono. Real live experiences like yours helped me make my decision. Thanks.
I'm going to go through line stage (Gryphon Pandora). Will definitely give my impressions when I get it. What tubes have you rolled into it?I think you are going to like it!
Responds very well to tube rolling although it sound great with the stock tubes. Are you going to use with a line stage or directly driving a power amp (as I do) ?
Interested to hear your impressions when you get it into your system.
Yes Isreal likes NOS Mullards in the Statement. I don’t love them in the first gain stage (the front two tubes) myself, too warm and a little soft sounding to me. I lean in the other direction in the first stage, very linear and detailed sounding tubes like Telefunken or Siemens long plates. When I want a little more warmth I use Amperex or RCA long plates. Depends on your system and personal preference.Good news on tubes. For a reasonable upcharge, Israel will ship unit with nos mullards. I expect to get unit mid next week.
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