Greetings
For the record:
I have been using Klipsch/Mark Levinsion/Koetsu (signatures) w/modified 1100's (Tech) and with Koetsu tone arms and shells. No equalizers or any other additional electronics are used...except Mitch Cottier dividing network and passive phono transformers for moving coils.
This has been on going for 35 years (see: www.theloftnyc.com ) Went class A in 78'
I totally agree that today's dance environment for the most part is a endurance test just to listen and enjoy music properly.
My spl reading never go beyond 103-105 db. Average is about 95-100.
My mission has always been with respect to the artist's musical intent.
Also I do not use mixer...Phono l and Phono 2 back and forth.
Use only vinyl.
Music is Love
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Ps. We use the same set up in Japan and Tokyo. I am home based in NYC.