Tone controls? Sorry about the heresy.

ztak,

May I offer one other suggestion? You're overlooking the most popular tone controls on earth. They have an entire section devoted to them on the 'gon. They're called "Cables". ;)

Sorry, couldn't resist.

About 15 years ago I had a 12-band equalizer that actually helped my system quite a bit. I think it was by Panasonic but I'm not sure.

Good luck in your pursuit!

Tone controls do not serve the same purpose as an equalizer. Tone controls are good for quick and easy improvement of a particular recording. An equalizer is used to compensate for room and speaker deficiencies. Setting up an equalizer takes the better part of a day (unless your unit has an automatic equalization function, like the Behringer DEQ2496).

Judging by your other gear, you might like an older Carver C series pre. These have enough knobs to satisfy any knob junkie. They have a fairly complex tone control section - more than just a bass and treble knob.

Sorry to bump this old thread but I have to agree with Mcgarick.

I just got a babied Accuphase C-200 and I'm having no issues with the tone controls. They are very good and I'm having fun again adjusting the sound. I guess when done right tone controls can be a good thing.