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Trust Schiit Loki

Some time ago I bought a Schiit Loki equalizer with the idea of improving the sound of poor recordings.
However, I have hardly ever used it, thinking, surely, the best sound must be the in the original signal.  And that an equalizer, no matter how good the reviews are, surely is going to corrupt the SQ.
I’ve only just now given up this purist delusion, and realize I can really enjoy the benefits of “fixing” the flaws inherent in some recordings.
It really is an amazing device. 
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rvpiano OP
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“But yeah, whatever sounds best, do it.  I think it’s slightly comical that we’ll elevate cables, have everything placed within an 1/8 of an inch, panels hanging on our walls, sit in exactly the right place, but tone controls?  Oh hell no.”

i totally agree with that comment from b_limo.
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giantsalami
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I have had one for a while now, and just love it. No noise or any minuses. Just a great product.
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theron_day
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I have recently used the Loki to cool off a Klipsch KG4 just a touch. Also has worked great for a rocker type speaker - Cerwin Vega LS-12 where the tweeter is way too forward, little bit off at 2k and a bigger cut at 8k. Bam now the CV is doing what it does and my ears aren't bleeding! :)
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@b_limo 

@rvpiano - fully agreed. Everything has its place, including tone controls.
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Coincidental to this thread, my set started to show signs of distortion.  I tracked the problem down to two preamp  Telefunken AU7 tubes past their prime.  I sent for replacements, and as a stopgap replaced the Telefunken with Amperex tubes I had handy.  The Amperex produced an unpleasant brightness that was unlistenable.  Loki to the rescue.  With my alternate default setting, the sound bloomed!  No compromises, or negative artifacts.
It s a remarkable device.
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