Secret Hifi Component Makes any System Perfect? For $130!?

[@cheapaudioman]

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[@basvanloon562]

Randy, you're a CHAMP - Cheap Audio Man Pro!

[@kennethoransky4881]

When you boost frequencies you run the risk of clipping the signal at those frequencies. The volume control let's you back off the gain and eliminate the clipping.

[@peterlarkin762]

I'm not sure a properly built EQ circuit clips the signal. It should have high enough voltage rails to accommodate the boost and op amp circuits designed for the specified range.

[@kennethoransky4881]

@@peterlarkin762 Why not? If the level is high enough it'll clip. Especially if the eq has a high gain >6db.

[@DericChristensen]

I agree I like the volume control it allowed me to use it as my main preamp and balanced outs wonderful and I am tube guy to since 1990

[@davidmenear6487]

Great review Randy! Thank you! I’ve been running this in front of my V3 amp for several weeks now. I opened it up and it has five replaceable OpAmps! Because I’m insane I have rolled about $150 in OpAmps into it, and rolled the tubes. I run it at 60% volume and it gives great tone in my opinion when I have all the ranges set the way I like them. 😁

[@EvenHarmonics]

Regale us kind sir, with more details of your op amp and tube changes. Would like to benefit from your experience, Thanks!

[@artisepic]

how do we use a dual op amps for all 5 ? Can i use 2 different sets of op amps then a single one?

[@stevefoster6047]

Randy love the video, and love EQ's. In my opinion no piece of gear can make more difference to the sonics of a system. I have a Lokius in my system to correct some deficiencies in the speaker/room response and it makes a huge improvement in the most surprising way. Setting it to flatten the response, I find the sound stage and imaging are greatly improved. The Lokius also can perform a great trick that the Douk T8 cannot. The Lokius can convert a single-ended input to a balanced output AND pass the single-ended signal. It's a trick I use to provide signals to two power amps, one a SET and the other an ACA pair configured for balanced input mono blocks. A ver neat trick indeed! The point being my EQ is an essential piece of gear that without which my system would suffer sonically.

[@mrpink3630]

the lokius is $340....i thought it had microphone room equalization. it s just an eq. id rather put that kind of money into a DAC

[@spencertackett9448]

I do love that this has a balance control. I think that’s needed in many rooms but isn’t offered on enough equipment

[@carlsitler9071]

In 1979, I had a Realistic 7 band EQ in my 1969 Ford GT because lord knows my 8-track had issues as well as my Jenson speakers. Luckily, the '80s brought CDs and Pioneer 6x9s. The '90s was all about Alpine seperates and V12 5 channel amp.

[@mikefinney423]

Love the descriptions of those 70s-80s car stereo systems. I had a paid of those early Pioneer 6x9 4-ways in a speaker cabinet in the hatchback of a 78 Mustang with 3way door panel speakers. Pioneer receiver cassette with an underdash mounted EQ.

[@carlsitler9071]

@@kraig7777 I had my Alpines in my 1981 280ZX. My favorite car to this day.

[@davidjudd951]

​​@@carlsitler9071That was an amazing car. I had a coworker who had one. Upon further thought, his was a 260Z.

[@JamesJenkins1]

Thanks for all the laughs Randy! I have purchased, Jamo, Douk, Fosi, Ayima, Sony and Gheshelli products based on your videos and I am so happy with my setups!!!

[@bluesfish55m51]

Tubes on an EQ? They loose me on this one. An EQ should alter Freq. only. If I want “warm” up my system I’ll use a tube amp or pre…Love the channel BTW

[@DericChristensen]

I think tubes in this are a great addition imho

[@JohnScheppler]

Great review Randy and Douk Audio for taking some of your suggestions. Also per the description of the T8 Pro it lists 12AU7 / 6AQ8 tubes can be used which are great optional tube models.

[@ginom407]

I tube preamps by Rogue and Melos that use 12AU tubes. The 12AU is a really great sounding tube when engineered correctly!!!

[@GK-vj9dz]

do you have any 12AX7 tubes? I'm wondering what they'd introduce into the sound. This coming from a tube guitar amp player. The various12xxx tubes have an impact on preamp stages in those. A 12AY7 would be another alternative. I'd imagine they would have a similar effect on this unit.

[@ginom407]

I love thick Bass... And I cannot lie.

[@mdocod]

The most critical area that needs correction for most rooms and speakers is from ~40-400hz. This is also where the bulk of musical energy is, so detailed adjustments outside this range are far less meaningful. Smaller speakers also benefit from a sharp cutoff below their corner frequency to prevent unloaded excursion, which cleans up the rest of the response significantly if they are being driven full range. If I were choosing the frequencies for a 7-band for full range use in a 2.0 system setup they would be as follows: 20hz, 40hz, 80hz, 160hz, 320hz, 1khz, 10khz. Such an EQ could actually be used to "replace" a more sophisticated DSP or room correction system normally used to solve problems in real world rooms. As this product stands currently, it does not provide enough granular control in the most critical range of frequencies where the most correction is required to be of any interest to me. I'm sure it will be an interesting product for some buyers but it shouldn't be.

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

How did I know it was an EQ! I love my Technics SH-8046 to tune my response. Thanks for sharing this equipment with us all, but I like flashing lights and need a spectrum analyzer dancing to my sounds. A bit like VU meters. 😂 . Take care, brother.

[@ryanchappell5962]

This channel is really fun. I know there are lots of other channels with more data but I like this kind of presentation.

[@DericChristensen]

I use this as my main preamp in my setup it replaced a McIntosh C 48 preamp yes it really did i just sold the mac today

[@chenolan8262]

You're the best. I just asked for EQs in the comments of the last video and here you are doing it.

[@sacriste]

I want my sound cooked to my particular taste. I always start with good-sounding raw equipment but love making final tiny adjustments with the best EQ. In headphones I wish I always had the ability to adjust each channel independently because my ears are not exactly the same, that´s much better than the balance control.

[@SnapperX3]

EQ can be your friend. Not everyone enjoys a flat frequency response or wants to figure out mini DSP

[@garyd2698]

Hey I got one few a weeks ago. My says on the front T8 PRO. Just to let you know.

[@gregcarson3444]

Volume control is for input = output, for example, if you are boosting enough to increase the volume, then you should be able to turn it down. I would never have an EQ that did not have that feature.

[@jaredpmoser]

Nice product randy. Great stuff. I got the Lokius about a year ago. Adjustable EQ's are worth the money.

[@D1N02]

They should just put in a switch to take the tubes out of the loop. I guess this is a pre-amp with equalizer, not a sec equalizer. On ali there is a picture of the board and I see 6 switchable opamps on it, so you can play around with that as wel. There is a 7 band equalizer labeled T8 on ali and one labeled T8 pro. They look identical to me, but the T8 is the one where the picture of the board is provided.

[@JMJM75257]

Can you talk about 1st order high pass filters for between source and amp RCA connection. You mention liking the high pass in a recent amp for the purposes of adding and integration of a subwoofer. It can be done for any amp using a higher quality cap and with knowledge of your amplifiers input impedance. I have miflex kcpu high passing my mains at around 72hz. Really cleans things up at higher volumes. (Much more headroom). It's a noteworthy upgrade in my opinion which can make speakers midrange feel less congested and muddled. Less excursion is also kinder on smaller speakers and can reduce unwanted phase issues when using a subwoofer.

[@Madmart54]

I’ve just received my T8 Pro and am really pleased with it. My Pre/Power Amps are all valve and so the Douks 2 valves/Tubes peaking out of the Equaliser suit me as the rest of mine are hidden. Perhaps I’m in the other camp of thinking-Oh no I’ve got solid state in the chain now! 😂 . My main concern was is it going to degrade the signal and I’m pleased to say that I can’t notice that. It’s a big improvement for me as my system was rather sharp and edgy sounding, especially on vocals. Having the 2KHz adjuster I can now see that’s where the problem stemmed from-although you can’t totally eradicate a bad recoding but it does make it more acceptable. I like the volume control as my preamp used to take off volume wise at the slightest touch-saves having to use attenuators. Another good thing is my preamp has 2 separate volume controls and it’s great using just one now. Also I appreciate the recessed balance control as one of my channels was slightly louder and it narked me staring at the very slightly different volume positions. It wouldn’t be solved by reposition the preamp knobs etc so this is an easy solution and seems more pleasing having the control recessed as you tend not to be so concerned about its position. I love it and the gentle glow of the valves. Thanks for drawing my attention to the Douk Equaliser! It fits the bill completely although I have to thank a contributor for guiding me towards the 7band as I was about to purchase the 5band 🙂.

[@ryanjofre]

Filters new album The Algorithm dropped today. Love ya Randy. Keep rocking and being true to yourself.

[@heartlikeasky6532]

For anyone looking to swap out the tubes, I just found this on another Douk selling site: Default 6N3 tube can be changed to the following models: US: 6A8Q / 2C51 / 5670 / 5185 / 6385 / 6185 / WE396 Soviet Union: 6H3N / 6H3II Germany: ECF82 Czech: 6CC42 EU: ECC42

[@kyleo2113]

I use Roon eq and REW for measurements to eq my stereo setup - works great and I have all the other features with Roon as well. One plus is that it keeps it in the digital domain and doesn’t add noise. Randy you may want to check it out if you haven’t already. Roon EQ also works great with headphones.

[@HyPex808-2]

so i picked up the douk t8 pro and also switched to the aiyima a07 amp, i was using the fosi audio v3 amp but the volume knob for turning the unit on was annoying me. i have to say with everything connected the music is much more lively, rich, and fuller. the t8 pro let me refine the sound to what i wanted. very nice!

[@namegoeshere2903]

My 1980s JVC SuperA integrated amplifier has 5 band EQ...40, 250 1K, 5K, 15K @+/- 12dB. Also a loudness button 100 and 10K@+4dB. Its mint, got it for $70. I use these rarely.

[@samgates2059]

Interesting review. My brother commented the other day about my system and a lot of newer systems not having tone controls.He would love this. I wouldn't call any of this equipment pro. I am spoiled to parametric controls that can select the frequency, boost and Q.

[@Brian_Romska]

Cool, even tho I agree that the tubes shouldn’t be there, I’m pretty sure I’ll get this little bastard, thx Randy!

[@Brian_Romska]

Oh ya, what if you start doing colabs with audio equipment like some are doing with headphones? I’d buy that for a dollar, or $130…

[@SyzygyNoon]

And here I bought a Bellari EQ570, not knowing how much more I could beef up the tips of my fingers with this flexing man-about-town. You live, you learn.

[@chuckmaddison2924]

I still have my Yamaha 10 bands per channel. I used to make cassettes to use in the car. The only time I used more recently was experimenting with open baffles. Ultimately, I prefer parametric equalisation.

[@mcjonner]

Ive heard minidsp 2x4 is very powerful for a limitless digital eq for around the same price plus a microphone. More of an undertaking though for sure

[@BostonMike68]

Will this thing work with a regular avr or integrated amp ? Because it's kinda confusing when you described how you connected if you don't know every model you are talking about and what do the tubes do for an eq . I would like to try it but I have no idea how to hook it up so I will just have to pass on it .

[@redstang5150]

That unit might be worth a purchase just for the balance setting. Not many things have that, and if you have headphones whose balance is off you need to use that to correct for it. I don't get what the tubes are doing though. Having those is a negative. EQs usually have an overall level you can set that's not really a volume knob, per se. I'm glad that has it. On the EQs I've had it's more of a -5 to +5 sort of setting that I normally just leave in the middle. It is mainly for if you want some EQ boost at low volumes you can boost the overall EQ level, but will add distortion if used at loud volumes.

[@s.daniel9224]

Thanks for keeping the hobby fun. Everything’s better with humor.

[@Audiodreamer192-24]

I mostly use my pioneer elite 504 and it has a built in eq. 🤙

[@mudgw2]

Love every video btw, and have learned allot. I had an idea that may be interesting. After watching several of your videos I upgraded my PC sound system with a pair of Neumi B5 (?) bookshelf speakers and a Schiit "stack" (REKKR, MAGNI, MODI) and love it. But I'm curious where to go next (better speakers? an EQ? I was also considering two REKKR to power each Neumi B5 but then I feel that might not be worth it for these low end bookshelf speakers...), it would be also cool to compare this "stack" to other low-budget "stacks" out there by other manufacturers including this Douk Audio EQ...

[@capjohnybravo]

Hey, have you tested it with different tubes? DOUK AUDIO T8 Pro uses the 6H1N-BN is actually 6Н1П-ВИ soviet tubes. After some research I found some info on the Lampizator website (they are boutique audiophile company from Poland) ant their sound engineers say that basically there are 3 versions of this tube: 1. 6Н1П - standard; 2. 6Н1П-ВИ - prolonged life and durability, "impulse mode" intended (this is the one used in T8 PRO but Lampizator said that from all 3 models this is to be avoided for audio purposes); 3. 6Н1П-EВ - even more prolonged life and durability (about 5000 hours) plus lowest noise. So in my understanding the overall quality will only improve if the tubes are replaced with higher model (which is almost the same price) 6Н1П-ВИ --> 6Н1П-EВ (). Other suggestions to experiment with in terms of valves?

[@shipsahoy1793]

Randy, bandwidth and loss in the passband is the result of Q. Q is high and low ! Higher Q is more narrowband and less lossy, and low Q is more broadband and more lossy in the passband.

[@dizzle1119]

I bought linear power supplies for my phono preamp & DAC (Pro-Ject Tube Box S2 & Pro-Ject DAC Box S2+). I feel pretty dumb....but oh well. At least it's two more items on my rack that require electricity, am I right??? EDIT: I really want one of those Emotiva XDA-3....but I literally just purchased a Marantz NR1200 about 2 weeks before they released the XDA-3...

[@jonsays3762]

Schhhhkit Loki mini quit after 90 days. I’m stalking a vintage from thrifts and eBay atm. Adcom makes an interesting preamp with some of those functions…still…more separates? Hmmmmmm

[@scarr3ll]

*if i have one of these mini amps with MID LOW HIGH and subwoofer adjustment, where should i set their dials and volume on the amp? Should i then use the EQ as the main volume?*

[@earthoid]

How about a "T8 Minus" version without tubes?

[@lokerola]

All hail The EQ! I have a basic Schiit Loki and love it in my system.

[@ShazeemKhan]

They're not for everyone. I prefer them. Everyone has a different hearing and sound preference, I for example like a bit extra bass and mids in my music / media. Nice product but that 50Hz bass is way too high for me. Some may need ot because of how their room and equipment are set up or designed. I can get a decent used pro eq for around the same price so may as well go that way

[@roadfordays]

What we desperately need is a clean, analog parametric EQ. Particularly for fine-tuning sub-bass, the ability to adjust frequency and Q is critical to get thump without mud. I would happily pay $200 for just a single band of XLR parametric EQ. MiniDSP is a no-go, because it adds a round-trip AD/DA conversion through whatever cheap-ass chips they throw in it.

[@kyleo2113]

I use Roon parametric EQ - it has quite a bit of functionality and it keeps it in the digital domain so no extra noise in the chain. downside is that it doesn’t address crossover if you are integrating a sub. I have a minidsp and it’s fine to eq a sub if source can time align subs with mains but agree with you on the conversion especially if using for mains.

[@roadfordays]

@kyleo2113 Yeah, I use pre-DAC digital EQ when possible, but of course that doesn't work for analog sources. Receivers tend to have digital graphic EQ (or room correction), but almost all receivers re-process everything to 48 khz if you run anything other than direct modes, so they screw up the sound too, even when fed digital signal. I bought the Wiim partly because they advertised parametric EQ. It does NOT have parametric EQ, only graphic. And with any digital EQ, you either have to high-shelf cut everything, or reduce your input gain by any amount of frequency you boost. In short, you can't actually boost anything (because you just clip the signal). That's another reasoj graphic EQs suck - you can't equally cut an entire frequency range or shelf. So you are stuck cutting volume first (and permanently losing dynamic range) and then trying to re-add your desired frequencies. With analog, as long as the circuits have headroom, you can simply boost and run a hotter signal. For subwoofer-only needs, I'm guessing a miniDSP is fine, because the AD/DA loop is less damaging to that narrow frequency range (SVS subs already do this with their built-in DSP).

[@kyleo2113]

@@roadfordays agree with you on all your points. I use a Anthem AVM70 for HT processing and it uses a higher AD conversion sample rate I believe is 192 so maybe an option for analog 2-channel. For two channel I use roon feeding benchmark DAC3-L.

[@ssokol91]

Would adding this on top of AV like Marantz NR1711 could benefit someone who hates using Marantz software EQ?

[@JoshColletta]

I would suggest that this EQ is also good for newcomers to train their ears on in terms of recognizing frequencies and which bands represent what types of sound. A full 30-band or even 15-band graphic EQ might seem overwhelming, and (I'm showing my age here) someone who cut their teeth on the cheap three-band graphic EQ's built into boomboxes in the 80's and 90's might not be all that familiar with the spectrum. Does anyone besides me remember those? Maybe a better example would be preset EQ's on your portable CD player. Still too dated a reference? Damnit I'm old. 😆 Anyway, point being that a simple 5- or 7-band EQ -- especially centered at the frequencies of the T8 "Pro" -- is a great way to start learning not just what frequencies equate to what sound, but what frequencies are **complementary** to each other. For example, if you pull down 50Hz, 5k is going to sound louder, so that 6k knob might need to come down a little, too. That sort of thing. Most people have no clue about this stuff until they actually sit down and get familiar with it, so if someone is brand new to this hobby and has no real experience with, say, professional live audio or music production, this could be just the right tool to learn on. Also, did you notice that the Amazon listing DOES now call it the "T8 PRO"? You've got their ears, apparently!

[@JoshColletta]

@@dangerzone007 I would have to disagree with that assessment. In the hi-fi realm, EQ isn't about "fixing" anything, it's about finding the sound that is most pleasing to your ears. Not everyone has the money or time to run through every possible permutation of amp and speaker combinations that sound EXACTLY right to them, and even if we all did, every recording sounds different in some way, because every recording was PRODUCED differently. So if you have an EQ in your setup, you can not only help your system along overall, you can adjust for variations in productions to suit your own tastes in the moment. For example, I have a 15-band EQ in my setup. I generally prefer the "disco smile" sound, but there are some recordings that have already been produced that way and may even be lacking in midrange, themselves. I'm not going to hunt down a completely separate system just to play those songs. All I have to do is reach over to my EQ and bump the midrange bands up a little.

[@JoshColletta]

@@dangerzone007 Well, yes, if you've got the opportunity to do it digitally, I would (and do) go that route, too. But I do still keep the analog EQ in my rack just to maintain the overall sound I like. Which, that being the case, it's really just a set-it-and-forget-it situation. Any minor case-by-case adjustments I take care of before the signal gets that far. Most of my listening is done from a computer, so I can just adjust things in software.

[@JoshColletta]

@@dangerzone007 I have, and I was considering it when I was looking for an EQ. Behringer makes some pretty decent stuff, so unless you're tossing it around in a flight case or something, I'm sure it'd work just fine. I ended up going with the ART EQ341, though. Sure, it's about $30 more expensive, but I didn't want all those lights on the front panel, I don't need (or want) feedback protection, and I don't need a crossover (if I ever do, I'll just buy a separate crossover unit; I like modularity). So I may have paid more for less, but it was the right choice for me.

[@carlwells9504]

You make a good pint re individual hearing loss - for those screaming never use an equaliser. It adjusts individual issues. IE known issues via measurements or you just know that you have loss at a certain frequency. However if you are adjusting for the sake of adjusting it becomes a slippery slope pretty fast song to song, artist to artist.

[@edricjr7930]

Equalization . . . I put that sh🎆t on everything!! 🤣🤣 In my PC desktop system I use the Bellari 4 band EQ570. My vintage system uses the Technics SH-8017 7 band EQ. My prime system uses a Realistic 10 band Eq with Zero Gain control. For this EQ you just reviewed . . if it wasn't for the Tubes 😣 I'd try it as a possible replacement for my Bellari. 🙄🤔

[@randomsuper]

lots of adjustability with this eq but that's not always a good thing. makes it easy to muck up the sound. i prefer simple tone controls like the bellari eq570. not as feature packed as this product but easy to use and set up. still this product is pretty cool especially for the price.

[@OleTautenhahn]

you should take a look at the new Klipsch R-40PM or R-50PM Powered Speakers! there are very few videos about those and they look promising!

[@dragonfly9434]

Great video Cam. Agree totally.

[@guillermobrito4987]

Great video Randy, a nice walktrough eq...how would a budget eq like the Douk t8 pro + mk Ii 8.2...etc.. compare with the one inside the wiim pro?

[@onefatstratcat]

An adjustable Q spread would have been nice per frequency knob :)

[@tedliu1025]

I have been using T8 for three months. (My T8 is the 7-band EQ version) And I just discovered an incredible flaw in it today!(My source is PC, using XLR output for active speakers)If you set the left channel volume of your PC's volume balance to 0. Then play a song and you will hear a very small sound coming from the left channel...but it shouldn't be!Is this a special case? or is it an internal design problem of T8?

[@Snerk56]

@cheapaudioman so the first T8 EQ has frequency controls that increase in factor of ~4 (64, 256, 512), and the new T8 goes up in factors of ~2.5 (50, 125, 315 etc) - are the roll offs between the old and new different, as in the Q values are smaller on the new one, or does the new one have the situation where changing a control impacts 'further' up or down the other bands. I'm not explaining this very well...

[@chrisnunya7171]

I'd love something like that to tune in my sound. Can that be connected to a receiver? Like a Sony? Sorry if that's a stupid question. 🤷🏼‍♂️😅

[@joelcarson4602]

If your receiver has Tape Monitor Ins and Outs you can connect an EQ to those without connecting the EQ in between a streaming box or CD player and receiver. In that instance it becomes part of the receivers functionality,.

[@chukthunder3828]

My CC stuck me with credit at Best Buy instead of cash back. What's the best DAC, amp, and speakers they have for someone who prefers a more tinny sound with rich mids over heavy bass, under $400?

[@johngreek]

Nice gadget to add more Distortion to the path,, but can make Enter Sandman sounds more Punchy and crisp! Ready for partying 😅

[@yambo59]

I dont see why an eq needs tubes at all

[@MJ-ge6jz]

I would prefer a 12 to 16 band EQ. More control.

[@michaelwright1602]

LOVE ME some EQ's! The one in the WiiM KICKS ASS! That Douk looks pretty good... Except for the tubes... Lokius for the win.

[@michaelwright1602]

@@dangerzone007LMAO!

[@baronofgreymatter14]

Does this EQ change the volume of freqs enough to make up for hearing loss?

[@joelcarson4602]

Was that a Frank Zappa call out? "Some people" prefer cupcakes, I, for one, care less for them. 😎

[@bongofury3176]

the muffin man says yes...

[@michaelevans831]

I would rather invest in a MiniDSP

[@SlotHits777]

Surround processing killed the popular EQ's .. bc it interfered with quality of the surround (Dolby Pro-Logic 5.1 days)

[@jordanwhyte5865]

Hay I'm trying to find good amplifiers for my peavey 15" s 800 wand my Dayton 1000w I'm using them for a soround sound system and I got 2 crown 18" sub at 500w and I got 3 other sets of 150 w speakers and a 300 w I've only got 2 200w amplifiers and a 2000w sumbuck amp class d and very cheap you should check them out they are amazing for the price and can drive my peavey speakers really well are they any good at all but is so much more powerful then my 200w peavey amplifier for $50 Australian

[@lowkeytbh99]

Is there a meaningful advantage to this vs the EQ in wiim pro?

[@Dampfaeus]

Digital vs. analog EQ, is my guess. Though, if all your audio components are below $1k, each, it probably won't make a difference. And if you reach the expensive stuff, you wouldn't buy this thing. Also Schiit Lokius and Loki exist.

[@edholmwood2263]

Do the tubes actually do anything?

[@Wuppie62]

Yes, they give light in the dark. 🤩

[@NosEL34]

​@@Wuppie62😂😂😂

[@tharveytucker1]

This may work well for a TT setup, but with only one input, not system wide. There needs to be more multi input EQs. Mine has two, but three would be ideal. Real system wide!

[@sevestan]

Thx Randy for verifying my reason not to buy this deviant mass produced hairball of wire. No doubt others will also offer their sage Chinese wisdom but it is yours I hold in the highest regard.

[@bpalpha]

Rather unfortunate that next zero modern systems have no accommodations for an external processor loop. The only one I can think of off hand is the Outlaw Audio RR2160mk2 stereo receiver.

[@GreybeardMO]

You'd do this Douk Audio EQ over the Schiit Loki Mini+? Same price... I try to go US made when I can.

[@nc3419]

I'm good to 13 to 14K...16K is what I use to clear a room of unwanted pests.

[@bengleason508]

Thanks Randy

[@2shoestoo]

And you expect me to explain how to use this to my wife! Ya right😮

[@danisold]

I bought the other T8 and returned it because it was veiled. I have the bellari eq570 and pp532 for a passive preamp with worlds best cables for interconnects... they are excellent

[@s197mustangfan]

Can you run your amp directly into this thing and use the volume control so basically you’re using this as a preamp with EQ?

[@ShazeemKhan]

The source will plug into eq input and eq output will go into the amp and u can adjust the volume with the volume control on the eq. Hope that helps

[@briannelson4122]

What up Cheap?!

[@stevenc8054]

Darn. I sold my RANE. EQ.

[@DericChristensen]

hey Randy 12au7 tripple mica black plates are amazing in this eq. I am a tube guy just ask jcoffman

[@chinmeysway]

Ah next revision a Q width control would be really cool. But tubes.. when there’s only two it just usually feels gimmicky. Unless you can bypass at flat / on and hear much difference..? Anyone tried it? Oh shiz there’s no bypass switch

[@michaelvaughn2947]

Do we know for a fact that the A10 MKIi is the same as the A11 MKIi without the DAC or Bluetooth?

[@timkoves9015]

Thanks!

[@cheapaudioman]

Thank you so much!!!

[@cbayardelle]

Anyone over 60 years old can barely hear 10 k, & equalizing a low power amp using 50 hertz or lower will make the amp most likely clip, unless you’re trying to get rid of some room modes. You’re right about Q

[@joshuad.9243]

6sn7gtb sylvania work well. Must have adapter.

[@barrychiarello8493]

Sound Signature Yes! I would buy this in a minute if I had replaceable op-amps! Not tubes, I can alway use a tube buffer if need be in the !oop!

[@EvenHarmonics]

Per earlier comments it does

[@s.daniel9224]

‘Nomenclature’ somebody’s ordered military parts.

[@s.daniel9224]

I think the lokius is my favorite component…

[@DimitriusMann]

8:54 😂😂😂

[@john26262]

Or get the Schiit Loki Mini for $149.

[@mikelanier5617]

Yeah, I use the Schiit Lokius in my headphone stack and it is dead quiet at idle and just a quick turn of a knob to boost or cut depending on my source. Great quality piece made in the USA 🇺🇸 ❤

[@john26262]

@@mikelanier5617 Yea, actually Randy turned me on to Schiit Audio products. Some of the best low cost high quality audio products out there.

[@MasterofPlay7]

i thought T8 is for Aiyima

[@timothymoorman7437]

Let me get this straight: the Douk T 8 has another called, oddly, the T8. How about the name T8 Again, or better: the Taint.

[@fakeklg]

Trumpets? Are you listening to jazz and / or ska again Randy? 😂

[@Nuevo_El_Nagual]

Randy, you always say: "grab a cup of coffee". But what if I don't drink coffee? LOL

[@sergiymarchenko1002]

...grab a cup of whiskey...😁

[@chinmeysway]

Do it anyways

[@carminedesanto6746]

🥃

[@carminedesanto6746]

@@dangerzone007 EATABLES 😎

[@andykeena8767]

I have an equalizer to help my sad crappy 90’s cd’s sound better.

[@andykeena8767]

@@dangerzone007 I do not have to find a permanent solution. I have MY solution for some crappy cds. I don’t use an eq for anything else. I am definitely not going to buy new cds, since I barely listen to them.

[@mikecampbell5856]

There are are infinite number of numbers. Man, that sounds dumb. Couldn't they use a different model number?

[@davidgamble5756]

Equaliser no go for me,another obstacle for the sound to get through

[@iustinianmihailfocsa]

Why would anyone pay actual money for this when you can use EQ on your source, and decide for your own self how many bands, which frequencies and q values on top of that, all for free?