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Shanling ET3 transport: anyone changed or upgraded the fuse

I'd been planning on getting a Shanling ET3 transport.  I have a Bel Canto CD3t already and have heard very significant improvements and change in sound character by using different fuses (slugs).  I didn't see a fuse holder on the back of the Shanling so contacted MusicTeck about this and received the following message they got from Shanling:   "Fuse is inside and would require complete disassembly of the device, voiding any warranty".   So far, this has been a deal-breaker for me.  Just wondering if anyone has opened up this transport and can comment on the difficulty of swapping out the fuse?  Thank you.

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tweak1
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It is/was on my list to replace my much enjoyed Audiolab CDT 6000 until...

I put VeraFi Audio Very Black Hole isolation footers under it. $199/4. I placed 3 under the 6000, one directly under the spindle where I suspect the more bad vibs emanate.

They also sell a cool fuse system that's worth looking into, among many other interesting and reasonably priced products ie class A amps, subwoofers...

tweak1
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I love my ET3 but instead of messing with fuses get a VeraFi Audio Snubway and maybe even a Mainstream. My first exposure was when I upgraded my Audio Alchemy DDP-1 by adding the outboard power supply. HUGE improvement. Snubway reminds me of that

tweak1
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ET3 FYI the lid is a complicated design- IMO too complicated. Mine slipped out of my hand and hit the floor, causing the innards to break inside,no longer able to lock the cd in place. Only place to get replacement is directly from Shanling, assuming they have them available separately. I place a rubber mat on the floor i hopes of softening any future drop-page and just ordered 2

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