@tweak1 here’s the link to the GSS silver rod sets. https://www.goldenstatesilver.com/products/4-gauge-rod-sets
I do finish the ends to smooth out the roughness once cut with my knife sharpener sanding belt. I don’t spend alot of effort on the ends since they are not the contact points. In fact high end fuse makers (Audio Magic) drill into the ends to fill fuses and leave uneven solder patch on the end. Fiber optics makes sense to polish like a lense.
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
I recently began experimenting with slugs in place of fuses on most of my components and the results have been VERY rewarding. I'll write up a full review eventually but am awaiting possible different metal slugs in the near future. I started with copper and the improvement from stock fuses to the copper slugs was quite noticeable but, honestly, nothing compared to the upgrade from copper to solid silver slugs from Golden State Silver and, shockingly, titanium slugs. Can anyone comment on their DIRECT experience(s) with slugs other than copper? I'm looking into tungsten and possibly molybdenum presently. I'd love to try platinum or palladium but that's probably beyond my reach. AND PLEASE, THERE'S NO NEED TO COMMENT ON HOW FOOLISH IT IS TO BYPASS THE FUSE WITH SLUGS-----WE ALREADY KNOW---YOU'VE TOLD US EXHAUSTIVELY.
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@tweak1 yes I use a vise with pads to hold the rod, cut off with a hand grinder with a thin metal cut off disc. I finish the ends with a hand held knife sharpening belt sander with 220 grit. A fine blade hacksaw and fine file will work as well. |
@lcherepkai my silver 4 ga silver rods from Golden Gate Silver arrived today. Cut to 20 mm and replaced my copper slug's. The silver sound excellent. More clarity and separation of instruments. The copper sounds very good but I would recommend spending the extra $’s and use silver. The copper sounds very good but silver just a bit better in every way. My 2 cents on my system.
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@lcherepkai added silver slugs to my GE Tritan towers with active subs. Another Wow. Really appreciate you suggesting the silver slugs, they really make a difference. I also ordered a Swiss fusebox for extra protection on my Supratek preamp and to see how they perform sound-wise. Keep us updated on the other metals you try. I am happy to stay with the silver but who knows in this whacked out hobby. |
@lcherepkai my speakers aren’t bi-amped they have the 1200w class D subs built into the towers. Sound-wise: Tighter, clearer bass, slightly more volume, improved soundstage depth and more defined hi’s without brightness. Just overall improvement with no harshness added and with more clarity. |
@lcherepkai Ok here’s my update on initial results with the Swiss fuse box on my Supratek Cab preamp. Great quality product. Sound is excellent but just a tad less satisfying than when playing Sluggo’s without the protection. Just a little softer less detail and clarity. Very close and not sure if they have a break in period on the fuse box and pig tail cord. My preference on the 3 metals that I have used is the 100% silver is definitely my favorite then copper with gold immersion, then close third is 100% copper. All sound much better than quality audio fuses. |
@lcherepkai Neurosis 🤣 that it is! Yes I told Mark I was interested in his new Rhodium sluggo. Not sure if the pigtail cord or box causes a slight change. Might be break-in or just me. Some folks feel the silver is a little extended on the edges but for my system and ears I like the silver. We all have our sound preferences. |
@rx8man 🤔 What do you think about 925 Sterling? 92.5% vs your coin silver 90% silver/copper. 5mm x100mm at $40 for 5 fuses. Ughhh will it end! I do like both the 100% Silver and the Gold immersion slug that came with the SFB. Subtle different flavors. This is turning into another tube like obsession…. |
@thyname agree👍…Gets a bit pricey and cluttered when you have seven devices with power plug fuses. SFB is a fantastic product improving SQ. Very happy with mine. |
“AND PLEASE, THERE'S NO NEED TO COMMENT ON HOW FOOLISH IT IS TO BYPASS THE FUSE WITH SLUGS-----WE ALREADY KNOW---YOU'VE TOLD US EXHAUSTIVELY.” @lcherepkai WOW! No matter how bold or nice you ask the critics can’t help themselves. I use copper slugs on selected components without issue. Can you explain the sonic differences of silver compared to copper slugs? And, where do you buy your 5mm Titanium rods? Thanks |
@lcherepkai any updates on the various metal slugs you ordered? I’m a silver fan. Thanks |
@lcherepkai Thanks…no I do not know of anyone trying the Rhodium/TCopper slug from Verifiaudio. It’s too pricey for me and I’d rather spend that $ towards a second SFB and use the silver slugs. I do like their gold/copper slug as well for brighter components. |