EAR Acute v. Plinius CD101

Have you compared both of them?? Both of them seem to have an excellent midrange, exceptional voicing, soundstage....
Thanks for any input.

jkuc10-14-2007 9:26pm

rja Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,369 posts 10-16-2007 at 04:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Acute is an exceptionally musical CDP but its character can be changed somewhat with tube rolling. I have rolled 4 sets of tubes in it so far and each presents a slightly different flavor. Currently waiting on delivery of 1960s Seimens CCa. IMO: A very, very lovely sounding CDP! Sorry, I have not heard the Plinius.
elberoth2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,223 posts 10-16-2007 at 08:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would choose the EAR just becouse I could not live with CD101's display.
gsm18439 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 895 posts 10-16-2007 at 02:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned the EAR Acute (chrome front with gold knobs) for 6 months or so. It is very musical and has a great soundstage, standard ergonomics, and a remote-controlled analogue volume control. My only negative comment about the EAR is that the remote is plastic and cheap. I have not tried to roll any tubes. There are 3 for sale on Audiogon. I have not heard the Plinius.