Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Just curious to hear everyone’s opinions on using an equalizer in a high end hi fi system. Was at work tonight and killing time and came across a Schitt Loki max $1500 Equalizer with some very good reviews. What are some of the pros / Benefits and cons in using one. Just curious. BTW. I’m talking about a top of the line. Hi end equalizer. Mostly to calm some high frequencies and some bad recordings.
@mijostyn , which sounds best? Trinnov, Dirac, or the mini DSP? I have conversed with the Trinnov dealer and have access. Want the one that SOUNDS best. Price no object. Want good tone curves superimposed on all the microphone measurements based correction. This DSP preamp correction will, once tuned in, be compared directly against my best analog EQ. Best, Tim |
@tlcocks You can use an iPad with any of them. I did not go with the Trinnov because their bass management was not versatile enough. The DEQX is not ready for prime time yet, but it will be the best of the bunch eventually. MiniDSP uses Dirac Live and it is easy to use. I currently recommend people get a MiniDSP SHD Studio and two high quality DACs like the Benchmarks or the Bricasti M1 if you have the money. |
@mijostyn , so I’m looking at manual. You DO need a computer connected to the SHD via wired to use Dirac Live, yes? iPad only a remote for basic functions? |
@tlcocks I think you are better off with a computer connected to it by USB. The ap has a steep learning curve. Using Dirac Live is easy, but getting use to the control functions of the SHD requires some learning as the program was written by Asians and they think differently then we do. I think trying to learn it on an iPad would slow you down. Once the SHD is full programmed to your liking all you need is the remote. |
