Equalizer in a Hi Fi system


Just curious to hear everyone’s opinions on using an equalizer in a high end hi fi system. Was at work tonight and killing time and came across a Schitt Loki max $1500 Equalizer with some very good reviews. What are some of the pros / Benefits and cons in using one. Just curious. BTW. I’m talking about a top of the line. Hi end equalizer. Mostly to calm some high frequencies and some bad recordings. 

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A used Charter Oak PEQ-1 has popped up online. Sold by Guitar Center in Pt SAint Lucie FL. I will call tomorrow and find out what serial number and if it’s one of the good ones Mike Deming made. 

@ellajeanelle I'll leave a link for you.I  bought it as a step up from the Lokius,which was my first tentative step towards parametric equalizers. I was skeptical about adding another cable and component but curious enough to try it for a modest outlay.The API is a "no frills" unit which is all I need for a home stereo.You folks that do recording will be looking at equalizers with more features I imagine.What surprised me and why I love it is how simple it is to clean up not so good recordings - uncongest them.I've only had it for three weeks so I'm pretty much gobsmacked right now.https://reverb.com/item/42746954-api-select-sr24-dual-channel-4-band-equalizer-api-562-eq-inspired?bk=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJqdGkiOiIwOTljYjJhNS1lODA1LTRiYWYtOGM2NC0wOWRhN2RjNzFjYTQiLCJpYXQiOjE3MDgwOTQ0MTcsInVzZXJfaWQiOiIiLCJzZXNzaW9uX2lkIjoiYzU0YWMwODctMDY4Ny00YjViLTliNzgtNDJhMWI5MTZhMWY2IiwiY29va2llX2lkIjoiYmYyMzM3YjQtMjc3Ni00ZWJmLThkYjktZGU5OWVhMTliOWQwIiwicHJvZHVjdF9pZCI6IjQyNzQ2OTU0Iiwic291cmNlIjoiTk9ORSJ9.Fh3bZbkJYtNrjKlrA_4NiZiIHGfMK2uwRtUQ2ImAbJs

I have called about the used Charter Oak PEQ-1. It’s the right serial number. Deming era. I own 2 already. I am likely going to scoop it up, as it’s the best sounding studio stereo program EQ I’ve ever heard. That is, unless @mirolab wants it. Miro…?

Actually never mind, @mirolab. The dealer at Guitar Center called and gave me my requested test results. I asked for a number of things to be done. There is disproportionate hiss in right channel. It’s audible with quieter passages of music. That’s not acceptable to me. I asked them to service it and get back with me. We’ll see. But not now. Sticking with the Michelangelo buildout. And my 2 wonderful Charter Oaks.