[JLM]

I currently use a CDP (as a transport) and modded Behringer DEQ2496 (as DEQ/DAC), but am looking into moving to a Mac and new DAC.  What would you recommend for EQ software for a total computer idiot?

TIA

[bunnyma357]

I use Pure Vinyl with IK Multimedia ARC doing the automatic "room correction" EQ in combination with Room Treatments. If you don't need the vinyl digitizing, they have a simpler application called Pure Music. It's a little complicated, but probably less so than the menu's on a Behringer. May be overkill - depending on what you are looking for. So far I have been happy with it, although I still plan to do more to physically fix the room, so less EQ is needed.

Link to my thread on my setup:

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=80564.0

Jim C

[skunark]

Why distort your sound with EQ software?   I'm baffled here...

[JLM]

Thanks for the heads up.   

Here' my little secret...

I use single driver speakers and a Behringer DEQ2496 to replace, in the digital realm, the baffle step/zobel circuit while flattening out the frequency response, and gaining room correction.  BTW I have a dedicated listening room with room proportions and speaker/listening position ala Cardas with six GIK 244 absorption panels.  My speakers use transmission line loading and without whizzer cones, "beam" the highs pretty much like some designers strive for. 

So the need for room correction is minimal.  The designer of my speaker, Bob Brines, recommend DEQ in place of the circuits he provides (as a temporary stop gap solution).  It's amazing how much clearer (less mud) the sound is when one or more frequencies are overpowering others.