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Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
@tattooedtrackman , as long as they are electrically compatible with consumer hi fi, why not look at the whole field for all their diversity and choices?  Some are more appropriate than others certainly   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
SPL PQ does stereo link, ganged, also. $6500 if you LOVE analog studio there are many choices  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
If I ever need another EQ, when my CO dies, it will be DW Fearn VT-5. It’s stereo ganged (one set of controls, not two). It has adjustable master gain. It’s got passive LC circuitry with class A triode tube stages.  It’s a cool $10,900 new. 😆🎧🎶  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
👍 right on!  It’s a great piece, im sure. Look forward to eventually hearing it!  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
I will bet you MQ112 beautifies the sound of your very good gear quite nicely, depending on the needs of the discs you spin  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
@tattooedtrackman , so in your chain your Audio Research cdp is your dac, which converts the code read off the disc to analog waveform. The rest of your chain is analog. Your MQ112 must go in between your preamp and amp. Perfectly super set up😊  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
@mapman , there has been great discussion on this subject matter earlier in the thread. I believe both digital and analog have their own sets of strengths and weaknesses. See pages prior.   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
And yes, it’s very ok to have cdp as source and analog EQ running into your preamp  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
All digital signals MUST get converted to analog by the time they hit your speaker wire. Now if you’re wireless…can all occur in one box. @tattooedtrackman , tell me your components and cables. By the way, I don’t know where on Audiogon to find ev... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Your cdp is a digital source. That code gets converted to analog waveforms either in that machine or you stand alone dac or your preamp. Tell me your components and I’ll explain how it all works. Also what cables used also.   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
MQ112 is analog. DSP is digital signal processing. It’s equalization performed pre dac in the digital domain   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Mogami Gold XLR to RCA can be bought online and are already properly grounded to work without converter box for most matings of pro and consumer hi fi   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
You CAN do XLR to RCA in many cases with custom grounded cables like my Cardas. Obviates the need for undesirable extra box or converter.   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
There’s certainly a lot of good discussion about this earlier in the thread   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Very happy owner of 2 Charter Oaks. Prefer them over LM. If you want more than you wish to read about why, start on page 1 😊