Thanks to Jeff of Tone Audio, I have a new craving

['cisco]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I can see why the pro industry, recording, mixing, etc.. would need such elaborate and flexible EQs since they work with "sound" to make recorded "music" better but I think in the long run you will simply get tired of chasing the "sound" instead of listening to music. I can see how this may unfold for you. Let's see, let's play some Led Zepp, ok, not enough bass, the highs are too much, let me tweak the EQ, adjust the bandwidth, adjust the frequency, cut it a bit... boost it a bit, there, I think that sounds pretty good. Ok, let's play some Diana Krall, oops, too much bass, not enough highs, OK, here I go again, let's tweak it here and here and there..... OK, sounds pretty good... Next? Oh, WTF, it doesn't sound right again... Wait, I'm tired of running back and forth and what was it that I just listened to again??

In the end, I can almost guarantee you that you will find some compromise and leave it there.... Something that you could have easily done with any of the preamps with tone controls.

I think that says it all

Use the KISS method when ever possible
Keep It Simple and Sane

[PHC1]

But don't let me stop you Alberto!

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by PHC1

I can see why the pro industry, recording, mixing, etc.. would need such elaborate and flexible EQs since they work with "sound" to make recorded "music" better but I think in the long run you will simply get tired of chasing the "sound" instead of listening to music. I can see how this may unfold for you. Let's see, let's play some Led Zepp, ok, not enough bass, the highs are too much, let me tweak the EQ, adjust the bandwidth, adjust the frequency, cut it a bit... boost it a bit, there, I think that sounds pretty good. Ok, let's play some Diana Krall, oops, too much bass, not enough highs, OK, here I go again, let's tweak it here and here and there..... OK, sounds pretty good... Next? Oh, WTF, it doesn't sound right again... Wait, I'm tired of running back and forth and what was it that I just listened to again??

In the end, I can almost guarantee you that you will find some compromise and leave it there.... Something that you could have easily done with any of the preamps with tone controls.

Since I've been doing something very similar with my office rig (i.e. tube buffer and EQ - although a digital EQ) because I listen to streaming audio most of the time, I know that I need more than just a bass/treble boost at fixed frequencies. I agree that I will find some "compromise" setting, but that compromise setting is going to sound considerably better than a flat setting or something that I can get with regular tone controls.

In my office system I listen exclusively to streaming and at low levels, the loudness contour provided by the EQ (see pic - sorry for crappy quality but I just took it with my iPhone), combined with the warmth from my Bottlehead SET amp, makes office listening a pleasure.

Alberto

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by PHC1

But don't let me stop you Alberto!

As if ...

Alberto

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Alberto

Since I've been doing something very similar with my office rig (i.e. tube buffer and EQ - although a digital EQ) because I listen to streaming audio most of the time, I know that I need more than just a bass/treble boost at fixed frequencies. I agree that I will find some "compromise" setting, but that compromise setting is going to sound considerably better than a flat setting or something that I can get with regular tone controls.

In my office system I listen exclusively to streaming and at low levels, the loudness contour provided by the EQ (see pic - sorry for crappy quality but I just took it with my iPhone), combined with the warmth from my Bottlehead SET amp, makes office listening a pleasure.

Alberto

Ok, I'll be looking forward to your impressions.

[Alberto]

Originally Posted by 'cisco

I think that says it all

Use the KISS method when ever possible
Keep It Simple and Sane

I prefer MIDS (Make It Delicious Sounding) to Keep It Simple Stupid ... but it's just me .

Alberto

[PHC1]

Originally Posted by Alberto

I prefer MIDS (Make It Delicious Sounding) to Keep It Simple Stupid ... but it's just me .

Alberto

Hmm, all this association of food and sound. Diana Krall Crab Cakes anyone?

['cisco]

Originally Posted by Alberto

I prefer MIDS (Make It Delicious Sounding) to Keep It Simple Stupid ... but it's just me .

Alberto

oooh I like MIDS

Keep us posted Alberto on your decision and of course that vid

[gregswaim]

Maybe a new VeeView is in order here?

[1KW]

Originally Posted by PHC1

..... I can see how this may unfold for you. Let's see, let's play some Led Zepp, ok, not enough bass, the highs are too much, let me tweak the EQ, adjust the bandwidth, adjust the frequency, cut it a bit... boost it a bit, there, I think that sounds pretty good. Ok, let's play some Diana Krall, oops, too much bass, not enough highs, OK, here I go again, let's tweak it here and here and there..... OK, sounds pretty good... Next? Oh, WTF..... what was it that I just listened to again??