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Which Schitt Audio Equalizer operates as a loudness switch for low level listening

My system consists of the following:

  1. 1. Martin Logan Impressions 11A Hybrid speaker
  2. Bryston 4B3 Cubed amplifier
  3. Bryston BP-19 preamplifier
  4. Chord Qutest (seeking to upgrade to Weiss 204 DAC) 
  5. Streamer Lumin U-2 Mini
  6. Subs -pair of  SVS SB-4000
  7. Seeking to improve low level listening by essentially purchasing a Schitt Lokius 6 band equalizer which will boost bass and treble to improve low level listening, which would operate as a loudness button to some extent. This product sells for $299.00. I would prefer to purchase the Lokius over the Loki Max which sells for $1500.00 and also has 6 bands.  Do you think I am on the right track? For $299.00 the risk of not doing what I am seeking seems small. Thanks for your input and suggestions. 
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dwest1023
226 posts
 

I also have the Loki max and would not b without it. IMO it is much better than a loudness circuit. I have several amps and my Accuphase amp has loudness circuit. The loudness curve sounds terrible to me. In  my situation I need less bass since my speakers are closer to the rear wall than I would like. The Loki fixes it perfectly. 

rpeluso
1,080 posts
 

I, too, have the Loki Max, and it will definitely do what you seem to be looking for.  It's an amazing product, from my perspective.

mesch
3,523 posts
 

As a loudness control I would think the Loki Mini would be enough at $149.  Now if you need full spectrum EQ....

sfgak
125 posts
 

Another happy Loki Max owner here. If you have a remote for volume control, you’ll want a remote for your “loudness” control, too. Similar to others, I started with approximations to a few Fletcher Munson curves stored as presets on the Loki Max, and tweaked them slightly for my taste.

ancient_tones
14 posts
 

Did you buy anything? What do you think?

I like the Lokius. It does the loudness thing well for me. I feel that it is transparent enough to be well worth what it can do. Using it also adjust for everything else as well the volume.

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