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Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“For $300 you can get yourself a calibrated microphone, computer program and measure your system to see what it is doing. I promise you, you will be very surprised. Flat is a reference point. Units like the DEQX will go there automatically as a st... 
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I have indeed had my hearing checked. I hear properly up to 15-16 K. Thanks for the suggestion. No issues there. I correct for ROLLED OFF RECORDS. Your knowledge and insights have stimulated me to look in more depth at room corrective digital appl... 
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“ Yes I am still loving the MQ112. It is the best accessory that I could have bought to do exactly as it is supposed to do. And I love the looks and quality of it also to blend into my existing ARC components. ” AWESOME!  
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Yes. Agree with that totally. My system always makes dull records sound better and more fun and engaging. But you’re right. You can put lipstick on a pig, but it’s still a pig😊. Happy Thanksgiving all!  
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@tattooedtrackman , still loving the MQ112?  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“EQ is one thing. Proper room correction is another. I use both in my main system. “ totally agreed  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“I also would be willing to bet most studios are using digital equipment at this point. The analog stuff is being or has been phased out except in specialty studios dedicated to analog of which there are a few, not including MoFi😏”   @mijostyn ,... 
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Sorry if I get so intense here. But I’m very very passionate about my approach. I still believe after years of accumulated listening experience with many different hi fi systems that my approach yields a uniquely special and very intoxicating (and... 
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And @mahgister , your aptitude in articulating psycho acoustic theory blows my mind!  Indeed there are so interesting folks here!  
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@mijostyn , I am impressed by your aptitude with implementing biamping and crossover techniques. These are things I know little about. I’ll bet your system does indeed sound really great. Probably different than mine. I might could beat you on som... 
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The best studio analog EQ 9-13 grand all made with the highest quality parts and would rival the best hi fi gear. Research that too online. This should be obvious. I think, anyway   
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“Flat is boring and usually too bright. “ If this is true then your system is not flat. Plain and simple   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“I also would be willing to bet most studios are using digital equipment at this point. The analog stuff is being or has been phased out except in specialty studios dedicated to analog of which there are a few, not including MoFi😏” @mijostyn , yo... 
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@mijostyn appreciate your honesty in that you really haven’t tried what I’m talking about. Regarding playing around with various midrange frequencies I , again, prefer to adjust TONE, meaning bass and treble via the principles laid out in the Ster... 
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@jtcf , happy to be of help. Word of caution on Charter Oak. I have a lot to say about older generation CO vs newer ones made in CA. The Deming era ones are better sounding. I’ve had both in my rig. I returned a new CA made Charter Oak to get an o...