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

"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!

I talked to Tim at the recent T.H.E. Show, and he told me Mullard's are his favorite tubes.

Are Mullard's what he puts in his CD players/DACS?

Tim liking the Mullard sound does not surprise me. Most of his stock tubes are most characteristic of the Mullard sound - very full bodied and warm at the expense for clarity and extension. His stock tubes are actually quite good if that's what your after.

I've just put in a pair of 7308 Holland Amperex NOS tubes and have about 30 more hours of burn in time. So far, everything is excellent. The only quibble is the bass is a bit bloated but this hopefully will tighten up with the burn in time. Otherwise, I may have found my perfect tube. If bass doesn't tighten, I will try one Amperex and one Siemens to see how they blend. At least it is really fun! Great CD player though.