Oh don’t get a Luxman just for tone controls. I researched it and the treble dial is a bell centered at 10 khz. Low low! Need delicacy not harsh fatiguing treble. Get a used Massive passive, a stereo program easy to use (but expensive) D W Fearn VT-5. The patter’s functionality and sonics are beyond reproach and similar to my Charter Oak PEQ-1, which I’ll probably be buried with lol. They pop up on Reverb every now and again. You want serial number below 1100 or so. Change in maker and cutting of corners led to inferior piece of kit after that cutoff.
SPEAKERS THAT SOUND ALIVE & DYNAMIC AT LOW LISTENING LEVELS
- Seeking speakers that sound alive and dynamic at 55 dbs with occasional peaks at 60 dbs. Headphones do not work for me. My ears were just tested and ENT advised my ears are normal for a 72 year old. He said that I have normal age related hearing loss. My ears are uncomfortable when I listen over 55 dbs. My current system is as follows:
Martin Logan11A impression loudspeakers with 2 SVS 4000 subs.
Bryston 4B3 Cubed power amp & Bryston BP-19 preamp.
Chord Qutest Dac-with LHY linear power supply.
Lumin U2 mini streamer with S Booster power supply.
Before I change speakers I plan to upgrade my DAC to Weiss 204 with Linear power supply, and then purchase Schitt Audio Loki Max equalizer (to boost bass and treble) hopefully to counteract Fletcher Munson Curve.
Finally I was thinking of Klipsch Forte 4 & Cornwall 4, and Frigg 2 by O Audio, as
reviews of all three say they all sound great at low volumes. I know many say Klipsch is not high end or very revealing, but is there anybody out there that owns or has heard any of the above. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I enjoy this hobby and the great music it brings to the table. I don't want to stop listening and just seeking to find a solution that would allow me to continue musical enjoyment.
Thanks for your thoughts.
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