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Should Equalizers make a comeback?

Some like warm, some like bright, some like neutral. Should hardware equalizers make a comeback? Basically aren't Marantz and Rotel amps just rolled off a tiny bit in upper end? In the recording world, you can buy a one box Focusrite mic preamp emulator that seeks to recreate the classics from the past (I'm sure it lacks in pure sound quality from the originals). Would something like this work for audiophiles?
aberyclark
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oddiofyl
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I just picked up the RME adi-2 DAC and it has a great 5 band PEQ, tone controls, and loudness.    I usually run it no EQ and it sounds great but at lower volume and non critical listening the Loudness contour is  awesome. It is adjustable too with respect to dB level for bass and treble and the point on the volume scale that it tapers off.   

This DAC is incredible for the money 
goose
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Maybe it's the quality of tone controls or EQ.  Every studio uses EQ during the recording, mix and mastering.
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dweller
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Legacy Audio makes an EQ box that's supposed to be the cat's pajamas.
https://legacyaudio.com/products/view/wavelet-dac-preamp-crossover/
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yyzsantabarbara
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I have been meaning to post this now for 10 years. Sorry for the delay.

Equalizers are actually popular today but they are now done in software vs hardware. I listened to the following talk a few days ago and they brought up equalizers in the discussion. I plan to call this guy up to help me fit a big speaker into a small room for my digital playback.

https://audiophilestyle.com/forums/topic/59000-a-talk-on-digital-room-correction/

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