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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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ps
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I would like to propose an experiment, for all you fuse guys, if I may. It’s a “fuse-less,” yet profound upgrade. The cost is nominal. I firmly believe the benefits to be real, verifiable, and much less expensive than any fuse-du Jour.

Full-disclosure, I’ve performed this experiment on myself, as well as three close audiophile friends and the results have been unanimous. One caveat, cannabis is a key component.

Methodology:

*Visit Goodwill or some other suitable source and purchase a receiver or integrated amplifier, spending no more than $50 USD plus tax. The cheaper the better.

*Hook up your new-to-you electronic item and allow for an hour or two of warm-up softly playing the source of your choice. DO NOT do anything remotely close to “critical listening” during this time!

*At dusk, or later, shut the shades if any, dim the lights, and apply flame to a candle wick or two and sit down quietly to continue with the experiment:

*Before playing any music- take a hit or two of fine Afghan or perhaps Colombian if it’s available (respect to Steely Dan), allow a few minutes to pass. At that point press play. For jazz lovers, I strongly suggest the re-mastered release of the immortal “Kind of Blue.”

*Close your eyes. Get Ready!

*Wait a minute or two, and then, proceeding with caution, open your eyes.

*Do not be startled when you see that Miles and the gang ARE. IN. THE. ROOM. with you!

*Enjoy!


ps
769 posts
 
*"Reality" is illusory at best.
*Tight sphincters are a hazard to one’s health.
*And if that isn’t enough for a single post, who can provide a scientific, objectivist, working definition of "critical listening?"
ps
769 posts
 
Assuming there are good soap operas, much of this thread is one depressingly horrible soap.

There are grown men -perhaps a mistaken assumption- calling each other stupid names over some damn expensive fuses and pseudo-science. Ad hominem, anonymous, childish attacks, based on what?

Full disclosure. I did try some SR fuses in my tube electronics. And, yes, they did make a modest improvement in reducing grain. BUT, due to some sort of electronic gremlins, three of these fuses blew. $450.00 worth. POOF! GONE!

It’s simply not worth it. And, of course, YMMV. But please, "gentlemen" stop the name-calling and hyperbole, aka total BS.

One last thought regarding the OP, who spoke of "wanting to commit rape and murder," I suggest you delete those comments from this public forum.
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