dbx 1231 Graphic EQ Review

[Chrise36]

Ok i just tried the 1231 i found it is degrading the sound at least with unbalanced source. Could be because of the peak limiter is always active.

 

[Angel II]

I'm very happy with these cables:

 

[Angel II]

Ok i just tried the 1231 i found it is degrading the sound at least with unbalanced source. Could be because of the peak limiter is always active.

Do you have the DBX 2231? This has the peak limiter.

 

[Chrise36]

Do you have the DBX 2231? This has the peak limiter.

The 2231 has the variable version

 

[Angel II]

Why did you purchase the DBX 2231? Can you disable the limiter function?

 

[Angel II]

I attach the image of the manual:

 

[Chrise36]

I attach the image of the manual: View attachment 363002

I did not purchase it yet i tried the 1231 but i was disappointed.Is the limiter active on the 1231? The difference was significant when the eq was active vs inactive.

 

[Angel II]

The DBX 1231 has no limiter (as it should be). I seem to have read that the DBX 2231 has some limitations on the limiter for audiophile use. I recommend the DBX 1231 which is a simple excellent equalizer and does not degrade the sound. You probably got the 2231 for other uses.

 

[Chrise36]

Well using the Album "Fleetwood Mac's - Rumors" with the DBX Equalizers sounds excellent. Without the Equalizers that album sounds flat, lacking bass under 100hz. So using the EQ to boost 40hz, 50and 63 hurtz works wonders. CD Player I'm susing is Rotel RCD-1572MKII I using the units XLR outsconnrected to Rotels Rc-1590 Pre amp connected to DBX Then to Rotels RB-1582 MkII Power Amp. The Equalizer works well with streaming too.

With my headphone setup (Tanchjim space lite unbalanced to DBX 1231 and then unbalanced to.SABAJ A10H to Philips X2HR) it was like listening to 80s hifi when engaging the EQ. Maybe with a balanced setup it would be better. I will try to hear the 231s or the ART 355. There are also used RANE ME 60 around. Any experience with these units?