Given most speaker cables “character” really is a matter of “tone control” as are most things we tweak in this game, a separate tone/eq is a worthwhile discussion. However, I also agree the first and foremost thing to do is get the overall symmetry of the system as dialed as possible. Then, if additional tone tweaking is what your ears want to hear, go for it. I’ve become a BIG fan of less is more in terms of overall equipment. Each cable introduced adds another potential for interference, noise, etc. more power cables increase the chance of ground loops. If these things get introduced, regardless of why, a tone control becomes pointless.
I was not enjoying the performance until I ......
Equalized it with the Schiit Loki unit. Miraculously, when I boosted the bass which was lacking, the performance came to life. It’s amazing how my long term prejudice against using an equalizer caused me to reject so many recordings on the basis of sound deficiencies. Now I can enjoy previously rejected wonderful performances.
The Loki is an amazing device. The ingrained bias against tampering with the “purity” or sanctity of the original artifact is rendered ridiculous with it. It’s of such high quality that it does not interfere with the
good qualities of the original disc. By manipulating the frequencies slightly you can, to use a cliche, turn a sows ear into a silk purse.
The Loki is an amazing device. The ingrained bias against tampering with the “purity” or sanctity of the original artifact is rendered ridiculous with it. It’s of such high quality that it does not interfere with the
good qualities of the original disc. By manipulating the frequencies slightly you can, to use a cliche, turn a sows ear into a silk purse.