To Equalize or Not to Equalize

DSpeaker has a few options to control things in the digital realm. There is the Anti-Mode 2.0, and the more sophisticated (and expensive) X4. I've used both for years at a time, and found them both helpful They each have a "Tilt" control, not unlike the old Quad preamp, that allows you to quickly dial the treble down, or the bass, or both. For some recordings, it was just what the doctor ordered. And they do wonders for the bass in most rooms.

If you want to keep it analog, I'd experiment with the fanciest Loki. Schiit gives you two weeks to try it out. By then, you'll know...

David

Use the HiBy music app to fine tune the sound to your liking.

@gdaddy1 +1

Also a bit of double checking your room and setup can make amazing differences. For example, my listening room is also thee family room and there’s a 10’ opening into the living room.  For just a few dollars I bought one of those cheap woven bamboo room dividers.  I tossed a nice looking Quilt over it and it made a very noticeable improvement and it can be quickly moved away when company comes.

It’s a no brainer: Schiit Loki Max F with the Forkbeard, 1600$, balanced and unbalanced inputs and outputs, a bypass mode and a great remote control app

I should have mentioned that I listen to CD, Vinyl, and some streaming - in that order of frequency (no pun intended).  Sorry about that.  So an app or program wouldn't be a complete solution.  I am seeking a hardware solution.

Looks like some piece of Schiit gear (another obvious and well worn pun) is a consensus so far.  I didn't know they had a trial period.

I think I'll head back to their website.

I had an ADC equalizer way back in 1980-ish.  I don't recall how effective it was but then again it was in a pretty low end system.  I'm hoping that the gear available today is better and more suited to the job at hand.