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Hey there whaardahl, No need for anything additional…I own the Wiim Amp and, in their WiiM Home mobile control app, there is a setting for max gain; Devices > Gear Icon > Audio Settings > Volume Limit. A setting around 70% will result in plenty of gain without killing any transducers.

If tone controls don’t make any sense, then simply opt out. While there is something to be said about a purely acoustic “unplugged” experience, in the real world monitor mixer and individual musicians apply all kinds on equalization in addition to a dozen other processing options. Even classical...

Given that this isn’t a pro audio discussion, I have to guess that the MT 48 would be a better match, software functionality–wise.

The M3 is out… https://audioxpress.com/news/ggntkt-launches-new-model-m3-active-mastering-monitor-with-cardioid-bass https://ggntkt.de/en/model-m3/

Hey strom, Plug–ins do not automatically “show up,” you need to have already installed a “plug–in host.” For starters, do you want to go with all free software or do you have a budget? If so, what is your budget? Answering those two questions for yourself determines everything downstream...

If you’re on macOS and want higher fidelity, more choice and control, take a look at the $39 SoundSource from Rogue Amoeba. Yes, it does have a built–in graphic EQ, but it also hosts Audio Units which means you can have your pick of cheap and cheerful free EQs or high fidelity “pro” equalizers...

It has nothing to do with dynamic range per se…For vinyl, it’s a simple fact that every playback chain is uncalibrated (the phono section and preamp) and includes a highly variable physical transducer; the arm and cartridge. Hence, no way to accurately measure anything except a stand-alone...

Yup, I don’t write it, just documenting for you.

Yup, here you go. The 10 band graphic has 24 generic presets, plus one user preset as well as “flat.”

Hey strom, I would contact Tokyo Dawn directly. Not only are they the most knowledgeable about their own products, it also affords you an opportunity to evaluate their customer service chops.

Correct; with DAWs. There are a select few players that “host” plug–ins. Both my two reference players do. They are Audirvana and Amarra Luxe. For Windows, you would use a VST 2 or VST 3 plug–in, and for macOS, you’d use the AU format. As I mentioned above, our entry level DRMeter plug–in can...

LRA or the generic “Loudness” metric in R128 was designed for automated (machine) compensation of subjective loudness for all video program types (adverts, movies, trailers, serials, etc.), not music and especially not popular music. Music genres with extreme dynamic, like classical, folk and...

Measuring CD rips is easy, but the only way I know to measure DRi through a streaming app is to use the native version of DRMeter MkII. As one of the “DR guys,” I gotta warn you that foobar’s so called DR measurement isn’t. We at MAAT Labs have run comparison tests, and their algorithm is...

Bernard, since you primarily use Qobuz, do give either the Amarra Luxe or Audirvana player apps a try. They both “host” plug–ins, and there are hundreds of EQ available in plug–in format, either VST 2, VST 3 or AU. My faves are MAAT’s (no surprise but ours are used by the top shelf mastering...

I just review the WiiM Pro, and EQ is active now. Exceptional box for the price. IMO, the UX kicks the competitions butt.

If you want to improve the SQ significantly, I recommend ditching native clients and grabbing a copy of either Amarra Luxe or Audirvana. They both act as TIDAL clients. That alone will improve SQ, plus they host industry–standard plug–ins. Equalizers are an example of a plug–in category; AU...

I’m in the same camp as Koeitje. I’m a manufacturer, reviewer, and pro audio engineer, and use linear phase EQs in all my playback chains, to voice whatever happens to be in the house at the moment. Bypassing the EQ during a review helps me to determine shortcomings and, for long term loaners...

I haven’t talked w/anyone at Merging about this but this appears to be, as mentioned previously, a reskinned Anubis. My guess, knowing a bit about both Merging and Sennheiser, is that the Neumann group forked the software and made their own version. As to use cases; this would be a top choice...

Hey Mitoda, “Optimal” EQ? I assume that would be some variant on the inverse of the in–room response to create “flat” in–room. Though I do use linear phase EQ to “voice” speakers, optimal to me is Dirac’s room compensation solutions. The best I’ve heard and I’ve heard quite a few. They correct...