Equalizer in a Hi Fi system

Regardless the opinions of some outliers (Cello Palette. Really? Large and unobtainable, and try to get one repaired.) the Schiit stuff is generally accepted as superbly designed and great sounding. At least around my house anyway. There is absolutely no burden on the signal with the Loki EQs in the chain (unless there's something going on with the cables maybe), and like others here I only put it in if it's needed...the Max allows you to A/B the signal instantly from your beat up old beer stained couch without the need to hop over the dog to adjust it. 

I have been enjoying my SAE 2700B EQ for years. Why not use EQ?

I’m a fan of the Loki Max, use it with my SU-R1000 (on bottom black). I run it XLR and don’t here any negative in my chain. Also has a remote and saved presents so you can adjust from your listening chair.

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.