Something For The Fuse Guys ...


There are fuses, and then, there are fuses. 

I'm evaluating some prototype fuses that I received in the mail three days ago. 

Over the past few years, I've used fuses from five different manufacturers. The last three were the Red, Black and Blue fuses from Synergistic Research. Each one incrementally improved the sound of my system. My favorite so far was the SR Blue. 

The prototype fuses being evaluated presently raises the SQ beyond all of the others mentioned above. The major improvement to my ears is better tonal accuracy. Instruments and voices are more life-like. The noise is reduced allowing for a more solid 3-D presentation with the musicians more solidly presented on the sound stage. Overall, more information is fleshed out of CDs and LPs. 

The manufacturer, the price and the name of the prototype fuses will come later. I don't have the information thus far. My understanding is, if all works out, the release date is to be mid-October. 

Stay tuned ... 

Frank
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Showing 7 responses by lalitk

I say it’s a Purple fuse from SR. Frank is not going to abandon his utmost faith in SR fuses 😉
@barts,

You may try a ‘boutique’ fuse in AC line to judge yourself if it brings any audible improvements. I would try an fuse that offers money back guarantee so you only out of return shipping. Keep in mind, fuses are directional, try both sides 😊

Looks like your ARC needs 5V SLO-BLO fuse. 
Bingo...mystery solved. That must be it...no boutique fuses and no PPT ‘magic pads’. No wonder all but two systems at RMAF sounded bad 😳
“Seriously, how many times can the sound of a system be “totally transformed” by replacing a fuse?”

@mitch2, you’ve nailed it. I was wondering the same in reading Frank’s posts. It seems his zest for ‘tweaks’ has no ceiling....let the saga continue and happy listening.... 😉
And next year something else will come along that will outdo 🍊.....round n round we go. Vicious cycle isn’t it.
“Has anyone tried unplugging all of the household appliances during a listening session ... TV, dimmer switches, and especially the refrigerator?”

Frank, I hope you’re not suggesting another level of sonic bliss by turning off TV, dimmer switches and refrigerator. If you do, you got some serious fundamental issues with your system....cause after spending $9200 plus in magic pads, SR fuses, and The Gate, your system should be immune to any possible interfere from TV, dimmer switches and refrigerator.