Anyone heard the E.A.R. "Acute"?

Sounds interesting, CDP w/tubed output stage and analog domain volume. Just wondering if anyone has had a chance to listen to one?

rja11-27-2006 4:45am

arsh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 367 posts 08-28-2015 at 04:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks Rja!
arsh Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 367 posts 08-28-2015 at 07:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Would you guys favor the one-box Acute spinner (there is supposedly a new one in the works) or the separate Dac4/Acute4 combo?
rja OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,376 posts 08-28-2015 at 09:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I prefer separate DACs because the transport seems to be the weakest point in most CDPs.
calvinj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,487 posts 08-28-2015 at 11:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I got the Siemens today. I didn't get the CCA but I got them from upscale audio. I put them in about 5 hours ago and I have been listening. They took this player to another level. Soundstage grew depth and width. The highs gain more air and were a little more pleasant the biggest improvement was in the midrange and bass. The midrange was clear with a tiny smidgen of warmth with no clarity loss. The bass went deeper and tighter. I'm glad I bought this player for my CDs. It's going to be here for a while.
calvinj Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,487 posts 08-28-2015 at 11:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I went from some nos amperex to nos Siemens