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EAR Acute Classic - has anyone heard or tried it

EAR just released a new cd/dac single unit: the EAR Acute Classic  http://www.earyoshino.com/Acute-CD-Player/

Has anyone heard it or tried it?  I previously had the EAR Acute 3 but sold it a few months ago.  I really loved it but thought the DAC portion could have been better, but it was a little dated (came out about 5 years ago).  I'm really interested in this unit and would appreciate if anyone can offer any feedback on it.  I don't have a local dealer near me so am reaching out to others who may have more experience with it.
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jafant
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Anyone still enjoying any of these E.A.R. Acute Series (Acute, Acute3, Acute Classic or Acute 4 ) players?

 

Happy Listening!

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pindac
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I am fortunate to hear one regularly as the main Source an the System of the Owner which is all Valve with Stacked ESL 57's. I know this system very well and have heard it numerous times with different CD Sources and the odd added on TT.

I have also heard the Acute in use in a few other Systems using Valve Amp > ES Loudspeakers and Cabinet Speakers. Where it maintains being extremely attractive in use. 

I have heard what can be achieved using a selection of configurations for the Valves in use.

It is a exceptional CDP, used via a Pre Amp or used as the Pre Amp-VC

The regular group have also heard it as a DAC only and as a XLR into SS Amp's and maintained their great appraisal for the Source. 

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jafant
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pindac

Thank You for the follow up.

 

Happy Listening!

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