Cables to mitigate CD glare -upper mids/lower hi's

I used Discovery Essence for a more forgiving balance. But after the latest mod of my EMC-1 UP I'm able to use even Nordost SPM and STILL not have hard-sounding digititis on poorer quality CDs. I don't understand why this is an issue with the Accuphase.... Maybe it's a sidewall reflection spectral bump that's exacerbated with digital low-treble hash? Good luck....

I would not add this if it was not so on point: Email Purist Audio and/or ask around about their HDI i/c.

Newbee, I would like to hear more about how you hook up the tone control, and what model you use. I would like to do this if it can be done for $500 or less.

If your preamp has a tape loop you simply connect the equalizer/tone controls to the designated RCA's of the back of the pre amp. When you want to hear the source thru the equalizer you turn on the tape monitor. Check your pre-amp manual. As for recommendations - EBay has lots and they are not too expensive. I'd be inclined to buy one of the older higher quality types as opposed to a new "named brand". It may take a bit of research on your part. As I recall Audio Control made some fairly good quality equalizers for 250 to 350 bucks, 1980's money. I've seen them for advertised for sale for 150 to 200. If you can get a good one they are a good value. Good luck.

Harmonic Technology Truthlinks or MIT 330. The Truthlinks are a little more revealing, the MIT more forgiving.