Replacement fuse for McCormack DNA 225 and RLD-1

Nvanderstoep, let me confirm if I got you right - you are suggesting "to use 'magnets' instead of a 'furutech fuse', as they have comparable performance"?? If so, what about protection (provided by fuse)? Wouldn't a magnet negate the purpose of putting a fuse in the circuit??

Thanks Jedinite24, for McCormack/DNA1 fuse info, DNA225 is likely to be quite similar. I have dropped an email to service@McCormack and will post the response info here as well.

Part of the purpose behind posting this query here is, to get a sense of "bang-for-the-buck". So between DNA225 (SMc RevA+, has 6 internal fuses) and RLD-1 (regular, no upgrades. likely lesser number of fuses), which one will have a bigger impact on sound quality (from the fuse update)?

Thanks!
-Paul

thanks again Jedinite!

Agree on DNA225 Rev.A, for its price - it is suppose to be a great Amp! I say "suppose", only 'cause I'm relatively new to the 2-channel mid/hi-fi, and haven't heard many Amps/systems. I went w/ McCormack line based on a very strong reco from a friend, who used to own DNA1 deluxe and has vast experience.

Haven't been able to call McCormack or SMc today. I just opened the hood and looks like inside it uses 4x F10A and 2x F2A fuses. Contemplating the fuse upgrade as budget permits ;-)

I will update info here, for future ref, as I hear back from the sources.

I got fuse spec and preferential order of replacement info, from the qualified source. Here it is:

"I would change the remaining fuses in this order.

RLD-1 mains fuse X 1 - Furutech Slow-Blo (use a 315ma - 400ma)

DNA-225 power supply fuses X 2 Furutech Slow Blo 1.5A

DNA-225 rail fuses X 4 HiFi Tuning Fuses 10A Fast Blo"