I'll chime in here since I own the Black Ice Foz SS-X unit. I have found that with the right tube (for you, in my case a Golden Lion), impressive results can be had.High frequencies are more natural sounding and not etched. The bass can be adjusted with the bass control, although I do not know the frequency that it operates on maybe less than 100hz. This control is variable and not set at on/off. Yes, just like a bass control. There is an enhancement for soundstage width that I see as a valuable tool, and IT is variable as well. I like that. The unit will take up to 3 inputs, and there is a selectable LED display (I usually leave it off) which indicates the out of phase and L/R channel strength of the recording. At $400, it is worth a try.
Suggestions for good cheap Equalizer
My 2nd system could use a little help smoothing out some of the high frequencies and boosting the bottom end during quieter listening sessions. Besides the Schiit Loki are there any other decent economical equalizers out there? I’m thinking that the pro side of things might be where to look.