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

@taters. I be heard some of the same comments however when it comes to sound quality they sound great. I'm glad it delivers sound wise because they cost more than other brands but if you are seeking sound quality as a first on your check list they are a must try. Build quality could be better but I rather say that thang be unhappy sound wise. You can get both but that will cost you a recent model used car. Lol.

Tried the Siemens 6922 - WOW! All the attributes are correct - very neutral without any body whatsoever. Detailed, fast, and open. i loved the Siemens on some types of music but miss the warmth/richness on some types of genres. I was actually surprised how neutral the sound was. I have laid back speakers in my Sonus Faber Olympica's and EL34's in my Primaluna. Luckily it is relatively easy to change out. Think I will experiment with some Amperex White Labels and maybe 1 mallard to have on hand and that should do it. The Ediswans could also be in the mix. Let me know what you hear CalvinJ. CalvinJ, do you take the recommendation of having the volume output turned all the way up on the EAR Acute and then adjust the volume accordingly on your amp/integrated amp?

Tim doesn't put "boutique" parts in EAR products not to save money, but because he doesn't find they lead to better sound or greater reliability. What he DOES do is use parts with voltage ratings that exceed the voltages the parts will see in the circuit they are used in.

Two other designer/manufactures who share Tim's view on this subject are Roger Modjeski and Frank Van Alstine, both known for offering products with very high price-to-performance ratios. There are some other companies selling higher priced electronics that never-the-less contain parts with voltage ratings barely meeting what the circuits they are used in call for, leading to those products less-than-stellar reliability record.

Didn't know that Bdp24 - thanks for sharing

Thanks BDP24. That is good to know! Also, I am learning a lot from the information regarding tube rolling. Thanks All.