Sound Enhancer and Graphic Equalizer

Can someone explain to me what Sound Enhancer actually does? is it like the pre-amp in the older versions of iTunes's equalizer? Speaking of which, is there no longer a graphic equalizer in itunes?

I don't have Equalizer in my "View" menu. Just:
as List
as Grid
as Coverflow
View Options
Show Current TV Show
Hide Browser
Hide Genius Sidebar
Show Artwork Column
Video Size
Visualizer
Show Visualizer
I guess it doesn't matter since I found it. But if you have an "Equalizer option in View and I don't, I'm wondering what other features I am missing. I'm using iTunes 8.1

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