Stereo EQ in the hifi world ...?

@lak , since this is only a 4 band EQ, how tight is the range and roll off for each frequency setting? ie, would you use both 8kHz and 2k to treat harsh highs on early production CDs?

   Understood lak. But I've worked to play my system flat without eq. It's those damn early harsh CDs and the poorly mastered ones that need some EQ. For the most part I could use the bypass.

@roberjerman,
  I've always loved the SAE stacks. It's been my goal to put one together as a 2nd system.

But how would a vintage SAE EQ compare today as far as low noise, transparency, soundstaging?
I've used many SOTA parametrics in analogue studios years ago.

@wolf_garcia  
I like hearing how transparent the Loki is.
My previous post...

since this is only a 4 band EQ, how tight is the range and roll off for each frequency setting? ie, would you use both 8kHz and 2k to treat harsh highs on early production CDs?

Can you comment on how effective it would be to tame the edge on early CDs, ie, DG ? Many labels especially classical had poorly mastered CDs in the 1980s. Close mic's and a new technology they were still trying to learn.

Thanks wolf, very nice explanation. I'm not sure what the freq. range of the objectionable mid-high to high of these digital pressings are. Perhaps in the 5kHz to 8k?  I wonder if there has ever been testing done.

It's sad so many classical recordings were ruined for eternity by record labels and engineers during that time period.
 

@wolf_garcia , can I assume you are using cables of equal quality into and out of the Loki?

To the OP...
Some members are using parametric EQ made by Behringer. 
I have no experience with these units, but there are threads in the archives.

@wolf_garcia , that’s the only way to do it. Unfortunately for me, my ICs are pricey and i cant afford another pair at this time.

Tommypenn...
An SAE EQ10 is a great find, it’s perfect for a home system. I hope it performs well, the electronics in a vintage unit like this will naturally degrade over time.
I’d like to find a parametric like that, but would need to check under the hood.

@wolf_garcia, can you expound on the subject of digital EQ in a HiFi system? Not talking about DEQX, interested in traditional EQ.