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.
jkuc
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.
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.