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From: fritz@phri.UUCP (Dave Fritzinger)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Re: equalizers
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Date: Thu, 25-Jul-85 15:45:03 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 25 15:45:03 1985
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> In article <7351@watdaisy.UUCP>, gvcormack@watdaisy.UUCP writes:
> > It is my impression that almost all differences between reasonable
> > quality stereo components can be attributed to differences in
> > frequency response across the audio spectrum.  Therefore, I have 
> > decided that I should buy a multi-band equalizer.
> 
> 	In my humble opinion, the addition of a fairly good equalizer
> has improved the sound of my system immensely, and the spectrum analyzer
> is a lot of fun to watch.
> -- 
> ========
> ...nz (ECL - we're here to provide superior computing)
> 	Washington University Engineering Computer Laboratory
> 
I would tend to disagree.  In fact, I am of the opinion that even tone
controls are not needed, and indeed, tend to degrade the sound quality.
This was proven to me when I compared a really good amp without tone
controls (in my case, an amp and preamp by Naim) with my old unit, which
had tone controls.  The result was that the good amp sounded much better.
Obviously, many audio engineers agree with me-after all, why do so many
good amps come with defeat switches for their tone controls?  Also, when 
you look at REALLY expensive and esoteric amps (or preamps), they tend not
to have tone controls (or other bells and whistles).
-- 
Dave Fritzinger
Public Health Research Institute
NY,NY
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