tlcocks

Responses from tlcocks

Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
At this point I would repost what @dgarretson said on page 10 to further build upon what I just said: ” I have nothing to add to this interesting discussion except for another vote for the Manley Massive Passive. I purchased the latest version w... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
"Special color sauce" pretty much tells it like it is, and whether such a flavor is a benefit is obviously system dependent, a matter of synergy or personal taste instead of being a desirable trait or character sought in every case and system cont... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
@mahgister , your ‘natural’ method, while impractical and unsightly to wives, is certainly fascinating. I have no doubts you are maximizing sonic returns on the gear you have.   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“I take it they're mostly digital by now for a number of reasons, though analog mixers are no doubt easier/more intuitive to use. ” maybe in mixing. In mastering (most similar to our use case) analog is still felt to be superior. Although the ga... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Does anyone know the answer to my question?  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Question: electrically speaking, can I run balanced equalizer into a tube amp and boost the signal without damaging tubes or amp?  Cannot find a definitive review of this topic anywhere online.   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Mike, sounds great!  This Thursday?  I’ll reach out privately!  
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
And crossover   
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“It’s important to get an overall bearing of the setup contexts here to get fuller picture and what was the deciding factor to account for your less than enthusiastic response to these setups. I would say the DSP’s themselves used in the setups yo... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“What setups have you heard with the implementation of DSP (not necessarily meant as a total lineup, but just some examples), and in which capacity were the DSP sections used - merely as a digital crossover, only digital room correction, or both?”... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
“ If not your EQ device becomes a sonic factor in itself as something that contributes to the sound, and not in a good way.” Wrong. A great analog studio EQ can and does add its own special color sauce if you will which can be all improvements, n... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
No, demo opportunity never came. I’m in Florida. I’d drive. So sorry my gear is not formally listed. I have listed it like 3 times in this thread. It’s Auralic Aries streamer via high quality Bryston dig coax > Bryston B135 Integrated SST2 with... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
And no, I’m not guardian of the thread. Just very passionate about what I am hearing with the gear I’ve acquired. A great studio analog EQ in a hifi rig is a sound to behold. And no, they’re not all great. Like anything else to achieve greatness t... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
Oh I’m not closed minded to hearing it all. I’ve said that many times I want @mijostyn or you or someone to put me in touch with a good demo. Always exploring. The journey never ends. I was impressed by BACCH preamp. I’d love to be impressed by DS... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
I won’t go into how much better (again) studio mastering analog ideally with a hardwire bypass sounds compared to DSP. Read the whole thread. This war was fought already. It’s actually a great thread. Go back and read if if you’re so inclined.