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OMG - I am just investigating ‘tweaks’ to improve my audio system.

Everyone:

i have been been using Audiogon to educate myself on trying to improve my audio systems ( yes I have two systems - one in my main living area and one in my man cave ). I actively buy used equipment on Audiogon and I use the discussion boards to educate myself on how to best improve my sound. I just specifically asked for help on implementing the ‘new orange fuse from SR in my main system on another thread that apparently just got shut down ! To clarify comments made on the thread that is now closed - I am only looking to replace fuses that I have access to on the outside of my system components. I am not opening up any equipment. I am not qualified to do this - I am a Chemist who loves music! Audiogon discussion boards have improved my sound in the last 6 months to a level that is ‘over the Moon great’. I now use Anticable for my interconnects and speaker wire, Furman Elite 15 Power Conditioner, High Fidelity Cables MC 0.5 Power Conditioner.  I upgraded my Maggie 1.6 qrs- they are now Peter Gunned - midrange vocals are the best I have ever heard!

the people hear that have helped me - you know who you are - elizebeth - nonoise - thanks again for the help!

i asked for help directly from Oregonpapa concerning the SR Orange fuse just released - but I got the thread killed I guess - sorry. Not my intent. I just wanted to buy the correct fuse that I can access without opening up my equipment. I listed my specific equipment earlier - but the only fuses I have access to are:

Krell KAV 400 xi - one fuse port labeled AGC 8 - this integrated amp is out of warranty and 9 years old - still sounds great
Maggie 1.7i - type 3AG 4 amp max

any help would be appreciated!

tom8999
tom8999

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georgehifi
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I am just investigating ‘tweaks’ to improve my audio system.

What about following this guys lead below, after which you can commit yourself and join Geoff.

Upgraded over the last year:

Chokes on electrical items with a switched mode power supply
Halide Bridge USB to coaxial reclocker
Akiko Triple AC Power Enhancer
Audio Prism Ground Control spades on speakers
RCA shorting plugs for inputs on my amp.
Akiko Tuning Caps on amp outputs.
Akiko Fuse Box Tuning Chip.
1 x Shumann Resonator Chatres SE + power supply

1 x Schumann Resonator CHARTRES Mk3

Black Ravioli pads for amp, Dac and power supply

Vibrapod isolation cones and feet
Akiko Universal Tuning Sticks on speaker cables.
iFi AC iPurifier.
MCRU Mains Filtration plug
Mad Scientist Nitro Nano power cables.
’LOA audio tweak’ chip.
Signal Ground solutions SGS-1 Groundng Box.
3 x Bybee iQSE - one on power board.
High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5
XLR Noise Stopper Caps.
Russ Andrews ’The Silencer.’
Audioquest Jitterbug.
iFi USB Silencer.
SR Orange fuses

PPT Omega + EMat to trial

Mad Scientist Graphene Contact Enhancer to apply
Mad Scientist Donuts coming.


Cheers George
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geoffkait
Ouch! Pearl Harbor sneak attack!!

jerrybj
We are talking about objects.
Giving you a play pen buddy GK
Oh BTW Jerry, this is Geoff’s voodoo snake oil site, you should find some you don’t have, maybe, you two should get on like a house on fire 

http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina31.htm

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lassa_witch_doctors.jpg/250px-Lassa_witch_...



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As predicted, immediately after my post cometh the heckler.

Those few are engineered and measurable tweaks.

For those who wish to see the whole tweakamania story and the other
70% of snake oil BS tweaks, they can be seen here.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/any-tweaks-i-m-missing
Make sure your wearing a kidney belt when reading.

Cheers George
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tom8999 OP
I have decided to buy Krell’s new integrated amp as my replacement - the Krell K 300i. This does dent my budget, but I am excited to get my hands on it - hopefully by Jan 6th per Krell.
Per Georgehifi’s earlier comments - I am getting a brand new preamp and amplifier instead of a rebuilt 15 year old Krell. And a 5 year warranty is also included.

 Good for you, a much better sonic investment to do that. Than doing any "snake oil purchases", that will leave you doubting if the money was well spent.

Cheers George
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georgehifi
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I love your ability to listen to others
Love listening to others that have something "sound" to say, just not snake oil voodooist like you two, it needs culling from hi-end audio as it’s doing it harm.

How kind you are to others.
Very kind to those that need it or ask for it you’ll see if you search, just not to those that believe in voodoo snake oil products, that only in Scientology could it have a place.

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georgehifi
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whatever🤦‍♂️ 
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georgehifi
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Nah! afraid not.
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georgehifi
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Copying Jerry’s post was in bad taste
Why? it's public, I was showing the OP what he may end up as
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georgehifi
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I do not question your mental health.
Where do you ever think you have the right to question mine?
Your names not Geoff, last time I looked, but after that maybe you should add yourself.
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georgehifi
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One can always spend $99 per channel on these rocks that geoffkiat sells, and tape them to your interconnects with magic cellotape.

https://ibb.co/R2MXp0p
https://ibb.co/SJGNKwL
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georgehifi
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MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS
Solid engineering practices, not "snake oil voodoo" makes the music, ask any equipment designer.

Cheers George
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georgehifi
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tom8999 OP
I just wanted to buy the correct fuse that I can access without opening up my equipment.
I am still on the fence and have not ordered anything as yet.
Don’t get sucked in, just use the one that came new with the Krell KAV 400 xi, Krell aren’t stupid they know what works best as they are EE design technicians and not voodooist. Save your money for something real like an equipment upgrade instead.
There’s reason why many of these snake oil fuse threads get shut down.
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