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NEW PROTOTYPE FUSES COMING >>>

I’ve been asked to evaluate/beta test some new fuses that will be coming out soon. I should have them as soon as this coming Saturday.

At this point:

1. I cannot reveal the name of the manufacturer of the fuses.
2. I do not know what the retail price will be.
3. I do not know what the name of the fuse will be.

For comparison purposes, I have a full complement of SR Orange fuses that can be used throughout the system. I have one QSA Yellow fuse now being used in my ARC-PH8 phono stage, with another one to arrive soon to be used in my ARC REF-75se.

I’ll be comparing the SR Orange fuses, and the QSA fuses, with the new prototype fuses. I’ll also be using the ears of three of my well-seasoned audiophile friends, as well as my own to make the evaluations. These guys are all truth-tellers that I have full confidence in.

According to the manufacturer, these new fuses are real game-changers, so stay tuned.

Frank
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grannyring
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Roger was a wonderful designer and that is a fact. He did not believe, in general, in many things that improve sound quality like cabling and boutique caps. This based on several conversations we had as a owner of his gear. That is not uncommon with talented designers. They simply have other interests and passions. Understandable.

In addition, seems he had a bad experience with one particular brand and value of fuses in one particular amp. Should we then extrapolate all high end fuses are a bad idea and snake oil? Probably not reasonable. Right?
I can certainly understand how this bad experience could invite general skepticism and near distain for high end fuses.
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grannyring
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Agree on the warranty claims and how that would cause one they have a certain view on boutique fuses. I am actually making the same point.

I have no idea what you are referring to in terms of the actual fuse value in the amplifier in question. Don’t know if it was a lower rated fuse, fuse rated in spec, fuse rated over spec?

In the end,  it really doesn’t matter because the fuse did not act as the designer wanted and caused some major issues. I would stay away from those particular fuses from that manufacturer in that amp 😁
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grannyring
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LOL! Love it 
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grannyring
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I miss geoff. His site is brilliant in some literary ways. I always found him both curious and entertaining. He could also be helpful if in the mood.
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