Should I hate myself for liking using the 'loudness' button on my amp?
I feel kinda wrong using it, but for certain types of music I find myself enjoying the music much more with it turned on. I know people will say, if you like it then that's all that matters, but what actually concerns me is that I was thinking of purchasing the newly released Pioneer U-05 usb-dac, as I think it would integrate into my system nicely. However, if I do this, and use the integrated amp as a power amp only, I lose the ability to use the 'loudness' function on the amp.
I know the 'loudness' button compensates for the lowered perceived lower and higher frequencies at lower volumes. But in having a pre-amp in my system, will this be rectified without the need for the loudness button at all? Or would upgrading my speakers from B&W 685s to a 3-way floorstander boost the bass response again elimating the need for the 'loudness' function?
Interested in your opinions!
I feel kinda wrong using it, but for certain types of music I find myself enjoying the music much more with it turned on. I know people will say, if you like it then that's all that matters, but what actually concerns me is that I was thinking of purchasing the newly released Pioneer U-05 usb-dac, as I think it would integrate into my system nicely. However, if I do this, and use the integrated amp as a power amp only, I lose the ability to use the 'loudness' function on the amp.
I know the 'loudness' button compensates for the lowered perceived lower and higher frequencies at lower volumes. But in having a pre-amp in my system, will this be rectified without the need for the loudness button at all? Or would upgrading my speakers from B&W 685s to a 3-way floorstander boost the bass response again elimating the need for the 'loudness' function?
Interested in your opinions!