I’ve also been told many times that true Audiophiles don’t use Tone Controls at all and prefer the Music flat without any EQ.

I like that I have the luxury of playing with the Tone Controls on my Yamaha Amp and for times I don’t want to use them I use the pure direct mode that bypasses the tone controls.

Now here’s my dilemma. I’m looking to buy my second amp and I just can’t think of anything else except Yamaha. Or even when I do find something that has a good spec sheet I cancel it out as soon as I release they don’t have tone controls.

Is this Blasphemy in the Audiophile world? Am I chasing the wrong thing’s looking for that perfect sound setup?

Any kind response will be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

  • minnesotajerseyBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Those who eschew tone controls for “purity” are kidding themselves and living in denial.

    You want the music to sound “like the engineer or the artists intended”? Then, you’d better go listen in the mastering studio, because there’s no way your home system sounds anything like that studio.