Equalizer in a Hi Fi system

@pooch2 I would have bought the Schiit Loki max if I didn’t hear about the McIntosh Q112. I am very happy with it but it woulda been nice to have a remote. 

I would like to have a remote for the Schiit lokuis, but I like the simplicity of it the way it is. I am sure I would also like the Max with the remote, I am always torn between convenience and simplicity. 1st world problems.

@pooch2 Thats the way I feel about the Mac MQ112. It’s very simple to use and I love the way it fits into my system. 

Regarding DSP for speaker and room correction:
 

The following is from Ed to me at Audible Images in Melbourne FL. I have heard the best sounding system of any showroom in FL at Ed’s. I trust his judgment and his ear absolutely implicitly. The following is what he said. It leaves open the question of the newer forthcoming DEQX vs Trinnov. It seems Trinnov is the best he’s heard. Here it is:

“ Tim, 
I have tried room EQ with several different products. Audessy, DIRAC , Room Perfect and the Trinnov. In my opinion the room correction is more destructive than corrective. The Trinnov was impressive in its capability to manipulate the sound in every way. However it did not sound very good. We consistently prefer the sound with the room EQ disabled. I can hear the sound quality change for the worse when it is engaged. I typically hear some grain added and slight glare overlaying the sound. I tend to push my customers into letting me place the speakers and subwoofers where they sound best so I usually do not end up with major issues to deal with. I have used the EQ in some subwoofers in certain circumstances with decent results. 
Thanks 
Ed ”

Perhaps back to what I originally said?  Get the room right and then tonally EQ to your heart’s desire with a Skyline M3D or other great studio analog tool. This particular approach I’ve been in love with for a decade. There must be SOMETHING right about it!  
incidentally, I will still try DEQX as I said I would so I can hear for myself. Also, I just bought a Skyline M3D from Revive Audio folks. CANNOT WAIT to hear how it compares to my Charter Oak. Thanks for the tip, Miro!