Hi Fi Tuning Supreme fuse-Burn In?


Hello,
I've gone through the Hi Fi Tuning line of fuses starting with their Silver and then on to the Classic Gold.
I recently purchased the the Supreme.
The Supreme does everything I hoped it would but as with anything in this crazy hobby, there's seems to be a trade-off.
I'm getting more clarity and air but the presentation seems to have an edge or sharpness to it.
If everything was just slightly more-should I say organic?-I'd be one happy man.
I have about 60 hours on them.
Will more time smooth things out?
The Gold's are definitely smoother but they lack the air and clarity the Supreme's provide.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

greh

Showing 5 responses by audioman58

One thing not mentioned on fuses is the cheap 50 cents zinc
buzz fuse can vary up to over 15% . This is why for example I used a 1 amp Hifi tuning and synergistic fuse 
in a preamp and it popped 2x reason being ,the quality fuses are accurate to within 1-2%. By going up to a 1,25 amp solved the problem .
Mfg build in over 20 % rating into most all products.with boutique fuses go one size up ,with slow blow fuses they  are more resistant and slower
to blow on turn on .
Why a premium fuse sounds substantially better then the stock steel- zinc fuses 
is easy to explain , just lookup metal  conductor  resistances 
the higher number the better, Copper,Silver veryclose 63-67 index
the stock  buzz fuse a 18 maybe . It is a high bottleneck like a 1/4 pipe vs a         1 inch pipe  all that low level hash is resistance the electrons can just move far more freely.
i give them a minimum of 100 hours to settle down ,and more refined up to
 Another 100 hours.
Take a look here fellow Audiophiles here is the resistance index as I stated 
Silver and Copper top conductor ,look where zinc -steel is located on the chart
this is your fuse conductor element.

http://eddy-current.com/conductivity-of-metals-sorted-by-resistivity/


What I stated is fact if you don’t understand that is not my fault 
try reading . The wire in a fuse is calibrated for its average they have various thicknesses . That is how they blow .a fuse wire 
will break when over heated past it’s ability, 
land my. Answer to resistance steel vs copperor silver  if you can read the metals resistance index clearly shows that a steelfuse has many times-more resistance then copper or silver.. thatis solelythe main reason the silver or copper fuse sound better. I owned a Audio store in the U.K for 10 years ,and Hifi tuning reps I spoke with in depth.
this is what bugs me some novice will tell me I am wrong ,and have no clue ,just their assumption . I have over 35 years in audio 
know a ton aboutmodding and treating  systems.
dont berate someone  because of your ignorance. My uncle is a 40 year mastertechnician and he was in agreement with the Higifi
tuning rep. If you have a different theory then state your case.
if not keep your opinions to your self.
This is to. kosst_amojan   Not even 1 purchase, or  sale
and on Audiogon for less then 1 year , and is telling a Veteran as myself 
over 35 year, owning a Audio store  for years, and worked with some of the most 
skilled Audio  engineers in the field .  To come out and belittle someone 
that you yourself have little to No experience or logic is just 
an ignorant statement . My answer on high end fuses  without question 
was Correct .  Look at the top fuses Silver  conductor, or Copper , vs steel 
They are far better conductors and 5x less resistance . And the conductor element blows - Wire melts when exceeding rated amperage which creates 
the short circuit disconnecting power to the circuit . There is the correct answer!!