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

Yes, I also owned an Acute CDP, liked the "sound" very much.

Tried the telefunkens I have them still. I liked the seimens better. Bigger soundstage. The telefunkens were a little too hot up top on my player.

I'm also using Mullard 12ax7s which might be balancing the Telefunkens. I've not heard the the Telefunkens on their own so what you're saying may be true.

"Sense63 - Which NOS tubes have you tried and which ones were your favorite? What are musical tastes? Always glad to hear of another who loves the EAR Acute. It is a great player."

Telefunken and Tungstram tubes. I listen to a lot of different music, but mainly acoustic, folk, jazz, classic rock.

Can't handle the Siemens - too liner, too cold and analytical. Not engaging or musical to me. Could be my system compatibly or simply my listening tastes, so take with a grain of salt. I know the tubes were high quality, as got them from Brent Jessee who graded and matched them. Going to return them back to Brent. Brent recommends Amperex Holland White Label 7308's from early 60s, so will give these a try. Ediwsans will be next on my list though I expect the Amperexs should do the trick for more musicality, body, sweetness and soundstage. Let's hope!