Agree with Plato, and also with Russ about the relevence of quoting the very meaningless manufacturer's distortion specs. Do what sounds best to you, but if it doesn't help the sound appreciably, you're technically probably better off without it. However, if more dynamic and accurate overall sound is what you're after, and especially if you find you need to keep the EQ in-circuit most of the time to get enjoyable sound, you should probably consider beginning at the beginning to undertake a comprehensive upgrading process that will eventually render all the outboard 'help' obsolete.
Is there an audible difference using peripherals
Curious what you impression is of using separates to "enhance" overall sound. Basically, I'm using a .003%THD Amp/Preamp system accompanied w/an outboard 10 band EQ, DBX expander, and Impulse noise reduction unit for vinyls. These separates are NOT as clean and are all roughly .01% THD @ 1V.
Now I cannot detect any major audible differences, but the EQ definitely puts everything into perspective.
Should provoke some interesting responses. Since I run the outboard devices via my TAPE 1, I can easily switch back and forth depending on the recorded source material.
Now I cannot detect any major audible differences, but the EQ definitely puts everything into perspective.
Should provoke some interesting responses. Since I run the outboard devices via my TAPE 1, I can easily switch back and forth depending on the recorded source material.