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"Arny Krueger" wrote:

"MiNE 109" wrote in message


Just wondering how I would go about it. My system has no tone
controls.

You can buy boxes that are nothing but tone controls for reasonable prices.
They are called equalizers.

So I need to equalize my system to make it favor lps? As it it, I don't
hear a difference in system performance.

They work well when connected between preamps and power amps. You can buy
them on eBay for reasonable prices. My favorite pieces are the Rane ME-30
and ME-60, along with the Rane PE-15.

The description says it the eq bands are narrow enough not to have
"interaction" with adjacent bands. Still, lots of stuff in the signal
path.

This one's parametric, and it's inexpensive:

http://www.behringer.com/02_products...&CFID=26384&CF
TOKEN=83594569

My speakers sound their best where they are no matter what
the source is.

That's a good thing.

My cd player is not compromised in quality. My
turntable is in good condition.

What would I do different?

Put your ears to work adjusting audio components that can sound seriously
different, lots of different ways.

Recordings, I guess.

Stephen

"MiNE 109" wrote in message

In article ,
"Arny Krueger" wrote:

"MiNE 109" wrote in message


Just wondering how I would go about it. My system has no tone
controls.

You can buy boxes that are nothing but tone controls for reasonable
prices. They are called equalizers.

So I need to equalize my system to make it favor lps?

Or CDs or whatever.

As it it, I don't hear a difference in system performance.

If it's not broke don't fix it.

They work well when connected between preamps and power amps. You
can buy them on eBay for reasonable prices. My favorite pieces are
the Rane ME-30 and ME-60, along with the Rane PE-15.

The description says it the eq bands are narrow enough not to have
"interaction" with adjacent bands. Still, lots of stuff in the signal
path.

You've obviously never looked seriously at what happens during normal audio
production.

This one's parametric, and it's inexpensive:

http://www.behringer.com/02_products...&CFID=26384&CF
TOKEN=83594569

I've heard nice things said about it. The last Behringer thingie I bought,
and the thing before it were true and genuine great values.
Behringer-bashing seems to be a less popular sport these days on Usenet.

Comparing parametric with fractional-octave (graphic), I find
fractional-octave or graphic more intuitive, but parametric is more likely
to be a more exact compensation for physical issues.

You should understand what "frequency" and "bandwidth" are to work well
with a parametric. All you really need to understand is "frequency" to use a
graphic eq.

I think that the golden ear fave is parametric.

A skilled worker can fix most things with either. For example just about
every current Big-3 car radio has a 4 band (or more) parametric per
loudspeaker location (i.e., 4 in most cars), both standard and premium
systems. No factory-set graphics because they would cost a lot more to
implement.

My speakers sound their best where they are no matter what
the source is.

That's a good thing.

My cd player is not compromised in quality. My
turntable is in good condition.

What would I do different?

Put your ears to work adjusting audio components that can sound
seriously different, lots of different ways.

Recordings, I guess.

Here's your chance to experience one reason why. See former comments about
audio production.

In article ,
"Arny Krueger" wrote:

"MiNE 109" wrote in message

In article ,
"Arny Krueger" wrote:

"MiNE 109" wrote in message


Just wondering how I would go about it. My system has no tone
controls.

You can buy boxes that are nothing but tone controls for reasonable
prices. They are called equalizers.

So I need to equalize my system to make it favor lps?

Or CDs or whatever.

As it it, I don't hear a difference in system performance.

If it's not broke don't fix it.

I can do that!

They work well when connected between preamps and power amps. You
can buy them on eBay for reasonable prices. My favorite pieces are
the Rane ME-30 and ME-60, along with the Rane PE-15.

The description says it the eq bands are narrow enough not to have
"interaction" with adjacent bands. Still, lots of stuff in the signal
path.

You've obviously never looked seriously at what happens during normal audio
production.

Yes, I have. Those mixing board eqs aren't always on. Sound guys pride
themselves on having the right tool for the job, from audiophile
approved to pop production flexible.

This one's parametric, and it's inexpensive:

http://www.behringer.com/02_products...&CFID=26384&CF
TOKEN=83594569

I've heard nice things said about it. The last Behringer thingie I bought,
and the thing before it were true and genuine great values.
Behringer-bashing seems to be a less popular sport these days on Usenet.

I'm curious about the "digital patch bay" Ultramatch Pro, but I don't
have a current need for it.

Comparing parametric with fractional-octave (graphic), I find
fractional-octave or graphic more intuitive, but parametric is more likely
to be a more exact compensation for physical issues.

You should understand what "frequency" and "bandwidth" are to work well
with a parametric. All you really need to understand is "frequency" to use a
graphic eq.

I think that the golden ear fave is parametric.

A skilled worker can fix most things with either. For example just about
every current Big-3 car radio has a 4 band (or more) parametric per
loudspeaker location (i.e., 4 in most cars), both standard and premium
systems. No factory-set graphics because they would cost a lot more to
implement.

I've seen miracles with combinations of eqs and compressors.

My speakers sound their best where they are no matter what
the source is.

That's a good thing.

My cd player is not compromised in quality. My
turntable is in good condition.

What would I do different?

Put your ears to work adjusting audio components that can sound
seriously different, lots of different ways.

Recordings, I guess.

Here's your chance to experience one reason why. See former comments about
audio production.

I have recordings.

Stephen