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Is there an audible difference using peripherals

Curious what you impression is of using separates to "enhance" overall sound. Basically, I'm using a .003%THD Amp/Preamp system accompanied w/an outboard 10 band EQ, DBX expander, and Impulse noise reduction unit for vinyls. These separates are NOT as clean and are all roughly .01% THD @ 1V.

Now I cannot detect any major audible differences, but the EQ definitely puts everything into perspective.

Should provoke some interesting responses. Since I run the outboard devices via my TAPE 1, I can easily switch back and forth depending on the recorded source material.

yamaklipsch
rcschaefff7da
5 posts
 
I've used EQ's and DBX units in the past but I don't now. I subscribe to the less is more bunch. I keep my system as simple as I can. THD means nothing to me, I can't connect low THD with good sound.

Thanx,
Russ
plato
1,543 posts
 
There are times when a system can definitely benefit from using a decent EQ. But my systems are so dynamic without an expander that I'd never use one of those; and I'd probably nix that Impulse noise reduction unit as well. I'd rather live with occasional ticks and pops than mess with the system's transient performance/capability.
zaikesman
3,017 posts
 
Agree with Plato, and also with Russ about the relevence of quoting the very meaningless manufacturer's distortion specs. Do what sounds best to you, but if it doesn't help the sound appreciably, you're technically probably better off without it. However, if more dynamic and accurate overall sound is what you're after, and especially if you find you need to keep the EQ in-circuit most of the time to get enjoyable sound, you should probably consider beginning at the beginning to undertake a comprehensive upgrading process that will eventually render all the outboard 'help' obsolete.
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