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HI AmirDo what there? Play with the slides and show that the response changes??? That part is a given. My goal was to see how transparent it is. And I tested that with and without EQ being on.
Yeah I am quite puzzled that DBX don't disclose Q behavior in the specifications.HI Amir
In that case, it's not just that it does change that matters.
But how it changes.
I perfectly understand you don't want to start doing endless tests.
But I suggested 2 simple tests above.
Even just the first one would give us valuable information, while remain fairly easy and quick to do once the EQ is connected.
And, as far as I know, this information is available nowhere.
the meyer cp10s is supposed to be a good parametric eq and a bit more up market than the dbx . not sure about crossover still looking for a good analogue one myself I own this dbxThe fact that it's not aimed at digital only signal chain don't make it a legacy product. It's a current product. Many of us have a mix of analog and digital sources and use an analog preamp. It's kinda nice that it appears to compete in performance of something like a MiniDsP 2X4 Hd when you account the full AD-DA. Many of us don't listen to 24 bit content neither. Graph EQ like that are limitative I admit, but I have to say that if I could find for reasonable price a combination of Analog Parametric EQ and crossover for subs without significant payback in noise and distortion, I would trade my Mini DSP in a heartbeat. It's so much more intuitive convenient, and fun to use. Cool to look at too, you can find now racks nicely enclosed in wood finished chassis that look happily at home in actual living spaces, if you have the room of course.
For XOver The DBX223s just revewed here appear to have surprisingly good measurments. To be honest for EQ I'd be more confident with manufaturers that have more of a Studio sound pedigree than Meyer. Meyer is vastly targetted toward PA applications are much less critical for noise performance, the EQ will never be the bottleneck, but I'd be happy to be surprised. You can often find used Klark Technik DN410(b) at good price, they sounded fine to me when I had my hands on them in the past but wouldn't know if it's competitive today, Or how robust it is with being a bit old.the meyer cp10s is supposed to be a good parametric eq and a bit more up market than the dbx . not sure about crossover still looking for a good analogue one myself I own this dbx
Digital EQ introduce the same phase errors. Some are linear phase but they will introduce latency, use more processing and are not so common as of now.my understanding (which is almost certainly wrong or only partial) is that analog eq introduces phase errors.
If this is the case it might be interesting to see this measured?
I think I have more faith in meyer as a company that produces quality gear than kt but I havnt heard either . what I'd really like to see is a digital parametric and eq with easy to use rotary controls . easier to use and higher quality than the behringer ones maybe with a screen as well . I guess that's ghe rme adi-2 isn't itFor XOver The DBX223s just revewed here appear to have surprisingly good measurments. To be honest for EQ I'd be more confident with manufaturers that have more of a Studio sound pedigree than Meyer. Meyer is vastly targetted toward PA applications are much less critical for noise performance, the EQ will never be the bottleneck, but I'd be happy to be surprised. You can often find used Klark Technik DN410(b) at good price, they sounded fine to me when I had my hands on them in the past but wouldn't know if it's competitive today, Or how robust it is with being a bit old.
OK - I should have said, it's legacy for me.The fact that it's not aimed at digital only signal chain don't make it a legacy product. It's a current product. Many of us have a mix of analog and digital sources and use an analog preamp. It's kinda nice that it appears to compete in performance of something like a MiniDsP 2X4 Hd when you account the full AD-DA. Many of us don't listen to 24 bit content neither. Graph EQ like that are limitative I admit, but I have to say that if I could find for reasonable price a combination of Analog Parametric EQ and crossover for subs without significant payback in noise and distortion, I would trade my Mini DSP in a heartbeat. It's so much more intuitive convenient, and fun to use. Cool to look at too, you can find now racks nicely enclosed in wood finished chassis that look happily at home in actual living spaces, if you have the room of course.
Here is a simulation of the same peak EQ at different frequencies, showing the phase response as well as the magnitude response.my understanding (which is almost certainly wrong or only partial) is that analog eq introduces phase errors.
If this is the case it might be interesting to see this measured?
For that you need something with a tad more capability, such as... which also accepts analog inputs. Expect to pay accordingly!Just if presets could be saved...
Impressive device indeed! The display is a bit larger that of the RME, but the price differences don't not compensate for that IMHO. Perhaps for 500 the one reviewed here isn't that bad after all, just take a picture of the settings every time you like it, and you have infinite presets available. That can't be done with this digital fancy devices.For that you need something with a tad more capability, such as... which also accepts analog inputs. Expect to pay accordingly!
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If you want a funny read, one of the Internet Presenters over at Stereophile (probably the magazine's most 'sensitive and emotional' influencer on staff) wrote up his experiences with the Accuphase EQ. Precious.Impressive device indeed! The display is a bit larger that of the RME, but the price differences don't not compensate for that IMHO. Perhaps for 500 the one reviewed here isn't that bad after all, just take a picture of the settings every time you like it, and you have infinite presets available. That can't be done with this digital fancy devices.
In some amp and speaker reviews you played with the tone settings to see the effect. For example the effect of the IEC curve on a MX VYNL phono preamp was weird.Do what there? Play with the slides and show that the response changes??? That part is a given. My goal was to see how transparent it is. And I tested that with and without EQ being on.
But having owned BOTH types, there is something Far easier to using the actual sliders physically and hearing an instant result.Nice "legacy" product. But, in the digital domain, one can have better "equalizers" for 0.00 $, and without sacrificing space.