Equalizer in a Hi Fi system

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.

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