The Loki is more than simply "4 fixed bands." The frequencies are simply centered at each band which then takes up neighboring frequencies well and predictably, and is very easy to implement. I own lots of pro rack gear assembled over decades and the Loki is quieter, has zero audible impact on the signal when it's switched out, and somehow it's design allows it to be utterly noiseless when switched in and out. Amazing, and so cheap it's almost free. I rarely use it as my system is fairly well sorted without any tone shaping gizmos (except sub levels tweaked here and there), but when needed the Loki gets it done.
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.