Equalizer in a Hi Fi system

Want to point out that the universal audiophile sneer at tone controls and EQs was based in experience, but isn't always true anymore.

Several things were happening when EQs became common in the audio world:

• Tone controls weren't great
• EQs were noisy.  With lots of parts, it was common to get cheap ones.
• Users often overused EQs

Not all gear has excellent tone controls.  My Luxman does.  I use Roon's DSP sparingly but to good effect. I have a DSP powered center channel and use DSP there to compensate for resonance issues with the location, not to mention the entire speaker is configured via DSP.

I know how well regarded Schiit products are. However a high quality studio grade parametric balanced piece has cleaner more natural sounding boosts. After all, these are the equalizers that are used in the studio to master your favorite recordings. Using one at home is the ultimate in hi fi tone control. 

Avalon AD2055, Millennia nseq4, and my own Charter Oak all sound unbelievable in home playback 

I just think if you’re gonna spend $1500 for a Loki Max then go pro and you’ll be rewarded in spades in SQ. Yes, you’ll lose the remote, but who cares when you can shine up a dull recording much more beautifully with a 2-4 grand pro piece used in mastering studios. I’ve heard Loki Max in my home against these other pieces. I know what I’m talking about.