What's your set-up? I use the Behringer DEQ2496 and like it a lot. But I use it digital in - digital out. Not sure if it's as good analog to analog.
Can anyone recommend a good EQ ? Would like a new one but don't know if thats the way to go. Have never had one being kind of a purist. Like most things I'am only 30 years behind the trend. Thanks
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What's your set-up? I use the Behringer DEQ2496 and like it a lot. But I use it digital in - digital out. Not sure if it's as good analog to analog.
Analog to Analog I've used a ADC "Sound Shaper" that work well never had a problem it's a 10 band (31.5 HZ to 16 Khz) with good results.And they aren't expensive.Bought off eBay for $20 new in the box.You can find some nice deals on EQ's nowadays as they aren'tused as much but I like them.Can adjust the sound anyway you like it.
Currently analog, rotel rc-06 preamp,rb1090 amp, oppo 980h,kenwood kt5020 tuner and pioneer pl-518 table. This is the system I put together when I got my polk sda 1b's about a year ago. Now that I have the A7's I'am looking for at least a tube amp to safely drive them. Any suggestions?
Here's one it is not new in the box though.There are new ones for 1-2 bills.
ADC Sound Shaper Model SS-215 Stereo Graphic Equalizer - eBay (item 220627499151 end time Jul-04-10 13:38:59 PDT)
Problem with 10 band is each band is an octave...not very precision.
Honestly, my favorite EQ, at least affordable one, is the Altec 1753 A/B
They can be picked up as low as 50-60 each, you would need 2.
The Behringer DEQ mentioned is good. Stay away from the cheap Behringer.
Again not new, but RANE ME60's can be picked up for 150-ish
Most decent EQ's are 400+ new
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
Graphic equalizers come in two distinct flavors; variable-Q and constant-Q.
Constant-Q
Years ago (before modern audio analyzers) an audio manufacturer made a name for themselves and convinced many that the constant-Q was the way to go. This type of eq paints a very pretty picture on a 1/3rd octave audio analyzer. The filters are very steep and choppy at boost/cuts less that 6 - 8 dB. More boost/cut and the filter looks like . . .
Variable-Q
All of Altec Lansing equalizers (up to and including the "programmable" 8000 series) are variable-Q. Each filter overlaps the adjacent filters. The more you boost/cut, the more frequencies are affected. Gentle boost/cuts are suggested. In fact, most recommend cut only for a playback system.
The 1753A was the last 1/3rd octave eq offered by Altec and it is nice piece. A pair of Altec 1653 equalizers would be worth big-time bragging (1/3rd octave, cut-only).
Please keep in mind that most Altec electronics were sold and used for professional/commercial applications. Most used units have likely been running since they were new and they typically start having contact/component issues after ten years of steady use.
Experience is Knowledge
Ditto on the Rane. Ashly, too makes good sounding EQ. Stay away from the old Klark-Teknik stuff! Awful sounding. I didn't know how bad until we swapped it for an Ashly. Maybe their new stuff is better.
Have never used the Altec EQ. Think I ran Urei for awhile - did they make an EQ?
EDIT: Here is a good deal on a 1653.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ALTEC-LANSING-16...-/260410642629
You'd need another one for stereo
Oh wait! This guy has 2 - 1 not working. With above you could have a pair for not much coin.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Altec-1653A-1-3-...-/130388470094
Odd- Altec claims the 1753 is constant QOriginally Posted by whitebroncoii
Are you sure about that?
http://www.altecpro.com/pdfs/vintage...g%20Manual.pdf
Wouldn't be the first time an error on a spec sheet, but that is a big one.
Your neighbors called. They like your music.
OG, thanks for the spec sheet. The cool thing I noticed was a 0.7V nominal level. Great for home audio!
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