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Does eanyone know anything about the EAR Acute 3?

Hi, I do not know nothing about EAR electronics, I would like to know all there is with the tone and presatation of this EAR Acute 3 cd-player, The positive feedback issue 54 april 2011 on line review was thru the roof!, I currently own a Ayon 2s player and may keep it for a second system, however, my main rig needs a source that matches my cables more, thats what I do, I do not match cables for componets!, I match componets to my cables, its easier for me that way, leaves a narrow window for mistakes to me, thankyou gentlemen in advance, Happy listening.
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IMO: The EAR Acutes sound very good. I found that they benefit from tube rolling. They tend to be a bit richer (depending on tubes) and less analytical. As with any audio component whether you like the EAR sound is up to you and the rest of your system. I feel they are overpriced so used is probably the way to go.
*EAR also builds a stand alone DAC.
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@ Rja, Have you listened to the Acute 3 ??
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Sounds great! Audiolabyrinth.
Joman - where are you and Audio Revelations located?
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I have owned one. BTW: I never liked the CD transport as it did some strange things when I owned it and it was cheap. If I had it to do over I would probably try the DAC.
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@ RJA, can you elaborate more on the transport issues?
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