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Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“Using EQ effectively is usually MUCH LESS EXPENSIVE, and often times it is FREE, as it's built-in to nearly all DAPs. And EQs or EQ plugins are available for nearly all computer-based music playback software or network streamers.”  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
I quoted wrong paragraph. Sorry  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Otherwise great great write up😊👍!  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“I also have no problem spending good money to choose a "better cable" for it's improved physical or cosmetic properties, such as better construction, less tangling, better comfort, ideal length, the appropriate connectors, and microphonics, etc.”... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
@dgarretson , I have checked out your gear. Wow.  With that quality and a Manley MP in between pre and monos, I can ONLY IMAGINE what kind of insane SQ you are hearing. And with your ability to bend a curve, on such a hi fi rig, you can pretty muc... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
I want a red SPL PQ. Sexy!💋🎶🎧  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“I’ll add that at this level of performance, a studio equalizer is a seductive and cost-effective opportunity to improve a system without endless component and cable swaps. Perhaps an endpoint.” Exactly!  
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@dgarretson , right on the money! Exactly!  
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   
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SPL PQ does stereo link, ganged, also. $6500 if you LOVE analog studio there are many choices  
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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. 😆🎧🎶  
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👍 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  
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@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😊  
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@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.