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In Reply to: RE: Audiophile Grade Fuses posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on July 09, 2014 at 13:41:15
A few months back I was able to get a synergistic sr20 quantum fuse on ebay really cheap. It was less than the 500ma value for my Rega Apollo, but I used it anyway. As I was changing pc's it blew, probably because it was not the right value (200ma vs 500ma).
With it's absence I noticed the soundstage was not as open, the sense of space seemed more condensed, the highs and upper detail was not as present, and the bass was not as tuneful--all the things you would want in a tweak of this type. Now I am faced with shelling out $90 bucks for the upgraded version and that will be my next expenditure.
I had used some hi-fi tuning fuses in the past, but the SR fuse is so good I don't want to do without. Apparently there is a 30 day trial and shipping for a fuse is minimal so what have you got to lose?
I am a bit wary of getting fuses for my tube int. amp as if I lose a tube, the fuse goes with it, but if I had the money I'd replace all my fuses. I'm sold on the Synergistic. YMMV, Good luck!
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Good morning Ric,
Thanks for sharing your tale, as things stand I'm about to order the newer SR Quantum Red and Audio Magic Nano Fuses tomorrow - yet mine will in fact be tried out on an integrated amp, with said amps, it's best to gauge just how long your tubes have been used in them, and replace accordingly, you've tell tale signs they're weakening by the fact you've to incease the volume setting more.
I'm aware that it's vital to us the correct rating, or at least the next level up at best without causing to much stress on the item said fuses are going into, but I'm convinced that upgrading the fuses on any given component is in fact one of the cheapest enhancements that can be made to one system, so I'm all in.
Once again, thanks for caring enough to chime in.
Regards,
O_o scar
Yes, let us know what your findings are. I'd be curious in a comparison between the older and newer SR fuses. Recently I'd read somewhere a person putting down SR for bumping up outrageous prices as "upgrades". The bottom line is that their products are innovative and they seem to work and work well. Thanks!
Ric,
I most certainly shall report back, and as I've mentioned earlier, I don't see how people can pay thousands on a system, yet not want to invest in more important things like cabling loom that match their components, now isolation devices/platforms and the likes, but continue to cry about spending $90 - $400 on said devices/components.
Which to my mind being cheap on items that enhance, does not a system make.
Cheers,
O_oh
Yes, I suppose for many audiophiles, their desire for tweaks, including cables, has the buck stopping there. The other end is a seemingly never ending process of tweaks and upgrades and/or getting the newest ala TAS. It is an expensive hobby, but for me I offset that by making my own Hallographs and SR Acoustic ART system. They may not work as well (or they may) but saving a few thousand dollars with audible benefits is a good thing!
Ric,
Once again, I feel ya, it just seems to me that these same guys that aren't willing to be open-minded to tweaks are generally older guys whom own vintage gear and are content with using zip cord!, but you know what, I'd care less about their constant rants about snake oil or the likes, I hear what I hear.
Much like you, I use little room treatment devices like SR HFTs and have used/owned Acoustic System International Sugar Cubes, as well as products from Shun Mook, and know they work - like you, I've done the Oyaide Electric AC Outlet and Covers, and know tgey enhanced the cleaning properties of the power as heard from the outlets themselves - but as I've done enough tweaking for a lite time, having just gotten around to trying out little Noise Filters like Audioprism Quiet Lines - PS Audio Noise Harvesters - Isotek Systems Neoplug and finally adding what I hear as tge most effective one with the K Work Audio Silencers, I know that in my heart/mind, said end of my tweaks at approaching an end with these fuses, hence my interest to begin with, as one size doesn't fit all, I merely wanted to get a general ideal about their various flavors/tones.
But as they olde adage goes - hearing is believing, provided one can hear to begin with?, I should add.
Thanks again,
O_oh
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