There is way to get the best of both worlds. The Swiss digital fuse box uses a variety of solid metal sluggos with a digital fuse box between the wall and device. This is a relatively new product, but to the best of my knowledge there have been zero problems. I have 3 in my system-Preamp and 2 mono block amplifiers. I have noticed a similir sonic improvement and feel reasonably secure that my equipment is protected. There is a money back guarantee if not happy with sonic improvements
Question about suitable fuse metals
I've been wanting to experiment with audiophile fuses for a while but the cost and the concern of blowing one of these costly fuses has kept me from purchasing. However, I read that solid slugs actually sound better than fuses and cost WAY less, so I purchased a 6" rod of 99.99 copper and, because I wasn't really thinking, also purchased another 6" rod of titanium. I guess I was thinking of rhodium, palladium, or platinum, not titanium. I had these cut down to 20mm and, so far have tried them in my amp, a Red Dragon S500, and my DAC, the Bel Canto 2.8, which I run direct without a preamp. The titanium slug sounds pretty darn good in the DAC, noticeably better than the copper. I tried one in the amp as well and that combo did not work well at all. The amp is doing better with the copper slug. I looked up the electrical conductivity of titanium and found it is a rather poor conductor. Is there any risk to the DAC using the titanium slug, given the poor electrial conductivity? Thanks for any relevant input.
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@lcherepkai Yes, it does. Mark Schifter can supply a high quality 1 ft cord called a pigtail (or Piggy) which works well with set up. He also has a variety of high quality metal sluggos that clearly changes the audio presentation. I've tried all of them. Also, the swiss digital fuse box can be reused if it is tripped. Just unplug and plug back in. Last fuse you will ever need. And the sluggos are free. Green flashing diodes indicate when it's ready. Definitely improves the sound and its more than subtle. Mark is a gentleman to deal with as well. He is very transparent and knowledgable, having developed Equi core products. His email is verifiaudiollc@gmail.com. |