Just ordered one, worth the cost to see for myself, and I cannot at all agree with what ebm said here, since from my perspective its an issue of the recording vs the system that I often need to tamper with. But, as in all things, ebm and others can and will disagree. I have the option of tone controls in my nig system, and often find them of great use. To me. And my ears. 2 of my three systems have the option, and now the third will too.