@invalid the Space Tech Lab VSUB-100 looks really interesting.
For myself, I’ve always been really interested in the Decware ZROCK2 with its simple 2 EQ curves.
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
After dropping in a vintage Scott 222C into my system while my amp was out for repair I'm really missing the tone controls now that my amplifier is back. It seems sacrilegious but I just can't get the bass where I want it without a bit of boost plus I'm sure my hearing is changing as I get older so why not be flexible... even if it results in me being thrown out of the audiophile club.
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McIntosh MX 110Z in the house. This thing loves Jazz. Tone controls are nice but maybe not at the most useful frequency? I saw something about that on an another post. The loudness is pretty useless. Just bloats everything out. But Jazz is wonderful sounding... Next week Luxman CL35 III. I tried a Loki Mini last night and it muddled up everything in my setup. I'm trying to get ahold of a Max. |
Ok..I’ll bite. What are the most useful frequencies?
Why only jazz? What strengths and weaknesses made this old tuner/preamp good with jazz but less ideal with everything else? The MX110 was part of the first stereo system that I ever heard back in 1965. Pretty sure that more modern McIntosh would be worth a listen. |
I think that there's a range of bass (right?) and some music I'm used to hearing bass with, I'm not hearing with the MX110. I think that's because the bass is at a certain frequency (or range) that isn't boosted when turn the bass knob. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I wish I understood why certain components sound good with particular genres. I know it's a thing. Someone smarter will have to explain why. |
I think this recent review in TAS by the illustrious Dr. Robert Greene is well worth reading even if you are not interested in purchasing the $1500 Schiit EQ component. I found it illuminating and educational on a number of levels. https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/schiit-audio-loki-max-equalizer/ |
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