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Very well written with definitive results.
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Just for fun I installed a special coated acme fuse in my LUMIN T2 streamer-dac. There was more detail and the soundstage expanded. I swapped out the stock fuses in my von Schweikert db99se speakers which have internal amped bass modules and the bass added a little more texture and definition. I have a synergistic blue fuse in my prima Luna integrated and I am going to swap that out for an Acme. I'm liking what I hear and for the money these things are a no brainer just to give it a try since it might work for you
Just based on cost, I have been using Acme silver cryo fuses for years. And I am not a believer in fuses. I use them (in critical applications) just in case. Much like an agnostic will occasionally pray to God.
I myself don't pray to "god" and I can't fathom why one would buy a fantastically expensive fuse and not compare it's effect on sound with a regular cheap fuse or other audio fuses if so inclined financially. In my experience anyone as evolved in this hobby and as detail oriented as you can be "should" be able to hear quite obvious differences between an ordinary fuse and a silver audio grade fuse.
"Logic clearly dictates that the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few. "S'chn T'gai Spock "Or the one"
James T. Kirk
Synergistic has come out with a new flagship "Purple" fuse.......
Hi Todd! After reading the Acme Audio Labs review in Enjoy the Music, I immediately called A.A.L. and ordered two of Acme's Special Coated, Silver Cryo fuses! The best part was these two --{ one as a spare }-- 6.3A, 250V, slow-blow fuses for my Mastersound Reference 845, parallel SET amp, only cost me about $48 shipped to my home! Whereas a single Synergistic Research Orange fuse starts at $159 each and Lord only knows what their new Purple fuse will cost! I cannot speak for others here, but the price difference between Acme's and Synergistic's fuses uncomplicates matters completely for me...
Thetubeguy1954 (Tom)
Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
I ordered some Acme fuses as well..... The amperage values I wanted were on back order.
and to be honest didn't realize it had a fuse in the IEC of the linear power supply until I read the article. Besides being embarrassed I now have an excuse to try one of the Acme fuses there!
Jonesy
"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
I have a recommendation for some soft recovery diodes if you need to upgrade a standard bridge and have room for big devices. There are those who like soft recovery and those who prefer Schottky and I'm sure different ones sound different. I have used the IXYS DSEI with excellent results and they are reviewed favorably by others. Looks like they have very soft recovery characteristic. Back in the day I'd would have wondered if there were such a thing as hyper soft recovery.
Denied facts are still facts.
For sure! You had recommended it to me in the past as well and I have not forgotten.
As well as your advice on space available and suitability of different types of diodes/bridge rectifiers depending on the application.
Jonesy
"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
I don't remember saying anything about diode suitability for different applications. They have to be suitable for a basic bridge diode. What I did say is that I believe in using way over rated for current and voltage devices for improved sound. And another thing, consider putting some rope caulk on your new diodes to see if you hear an improvement. The stuff is an excellent damping compound,IMO and in Herbie's opinion also, can be used on almost anything that isn't hot. Tweaker
Denied facts are still facts.
Thanks for refreshing my memory... and the rope caulk tip!
Jonesy
"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
Well, all right then.
Don't even remember which "audiophile" fuses I have in the system at this time.
Inexpensive ones that DID offer a sound improvement.
Might be time to get off my lazy, complacent ass and go ACME.
That is a fairly pragmatic review (especially for the topic) and well written, thought out.
I read VERY few reviews these days, so thanks for hippin' us to that, Mr. K!
"Once this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" -Michael McClure
Nice to see Ken is doing such a great job of carrying on with the Acme line of products.
I've run into situations where resistance on smaller value fuses is easily measured on even a simple DVM, ranging anywhere from .3 to .7 ohms on same brand 100 mA fuses.
Whether it really makes an audible difference or not, one of the suppliers I deal with is kind enough to match them up when I buy a bunch of them.
Though my purchases are of the $15-$25 variety, and nothing exorbitant, it helps the OCD part of Audiophilia. But dang, if word gets out that charging extra for matching fuses is ok to do... sigh!
On the same topic, even Little Fuse will match fuses within certain tolerances upon request. Though my guess it is for large commercial orders perhaps for hospitals or labs.
Finally, agreed that is a very well written review. Thanks for sharing.
Jonesy
"I know just enough to get into trouble. But not enough to get out of it."
What I have observed is just taking out a fuse and then putting it back in can change the sound.
Just like taking tubes out and reinserting them or detaching cables and reconnecting them. You just cleaned off the contact surface. These are good house keeping tweaks to do every now and then.
He didn't check the fuses for directionality. Bummer.
Dave.
Davey, my friend brought over one of the Acme Audio Labs fuses to my home and directionality was DEFINITELY a factor! So if anyone purchases an Acme fuse I highly suggest trying it both ways. Of course, like most things in audio your results might be different than mine but I was quite surprised with how much better the fuse sounded one way vs the other in my amp...
Thetubeguy1954 (Tom)
Central Florida Audio Society -- SETriodes Group -- Space Coast Audio Society
Full-range/Wide-range Drivers --- Front & Back-Loaded Horns --- High Sensitivity Speakers
AC power line fuse????
Dave.
He mentioned the idea of directionality but I think he's leaving that chore up to individual readers. The fact that this was even mentioned is a big deal, imo....too many dismiss it out-of-hand and without actually going through the process.
Sounds like another shootout might be in order. Don't forget the Quantum Science Audio fuses from Tweek Geek. Their cheapest is $28.50 and goes up to a paltry $2844!!!
Shout out to Eric's hifi blog!
Whether or not you can observe a thing depends upon the theory you use. It is the theory which decides what can be observed. - Albert Einstein
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