The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses

ball‐wheel - I found the the GTX-D Gold to be lean and lacking drive in the lower frequencies so replaced it with my AV Options Deep-Cryo Hubble receptical. It's much more dynamic, resolving more and musical. 

Today I ordered a third SR Purple fuse. It will be deployed in my Teddy Pardo XPS power supply. The XPS is powering the digital section of my Naim nDAC. Once I guage the performance of the third fuse I'll consider upgrading the nDAC. 

Monday july 4th I installed a Furutech GTX-D Gold receptical.  For your guidance, the GTX-D outlets require approximately 200 hours burn in for maximum performance. 

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Hello community - I ordered two Synergistic Research Purple fuses. One for my Teddy Pardo TeddyCap SE and one for my Naim Supernait 3. The Oranges were a solid upgrade so I’m looking forward to hearing what the Purples bring to the presentation.

I do have the ability to upgrade my Naim nDAC and the Teddy Pardo XPS power supply as well. I'm confident that the TeddyCap SE would benefit from an aftermarket fuse however does anyone have any experience upgrading the Naim nDAC's fuse? It's a very solid performer even without the external power supply. 

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I’ve only used the Synergistic Research Orange and Purple fuses, no other manufacturers. I used two Orange fuses for 30 days and returned them for two Purples. In my system I felt the Orange fuses high frequency extension was limited. Not as crisp, clean - almost smeared at times. However they were unmatched at 3D imaging and providing good low frequencies that were fully controlled. I compared the SR fuse against the OEM Naim Supernait 3’s fuse. The Naim fuse had more robust bass overall in my system. However using the two SR fuses in my preamp and amplifier in tandem provided a much larger impact. The total package.

I deployed the new Purple fuses in the TeddyCap SE linear power supply and the Supernait 3 on June 3rd and have been burning them in 24/7. I’m running an extra outboard hard drive on random/repeat on low volume at night and higher during the day for the burn in process.

This morning I’m doing some critical listening and the Purples sound fantastic. So far in my system they have much richer midrange more natural high frequency extension and control than the Oranges. However at this stage I believe the Orange fuses presented a larger soundstage and holographic imaging. Perhaps I need to reverse the fuse after some more cooking and reevaluate but the Purples are consistent throughout the frequency range and have pulled the soundstage into the forefront. However no one aspect calls attention to itself. There’s no bass bloat or dryness - it’s all very natural sounding, very musical, non mechanical. The cymbals through the Purples are much cleaner, clearer and extended better than the Oranges, they shimmer into infinity. Vocals are clearer and well defined.

I’ve tested the Purple fuse against the Naim OEM and in my opinion the Naim fuse sounds more dynamic. The Naim fuse digs deeper and presents better kick drums. Though with the Purple fuses the snare drum snaps! and the other drum skins and percussion sound more lifelike with better overall Tone, Texture and Timbre. In my system the Purple Synergistic Research fuses are working very well in tandem - Preamp > Amplifier for maximum performance.

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willgolf - No problem with directionality. My fuses are actually vertical in my components not horizontal. The OEM fuses have small arrows on the top. I followed the same orientation. If your fuses are horizontal I would think that your orientation would be to insert the fuse with the SR writing facing inward >>> I know the the Anthem STR Integrated amplifier has a horizontal fuse. Arcam88 deployed his Orange fuse horizontally >>> with the SR facing inward.

I did reverse mine after 150 hours and in my opinion the fuses are directional. The sonic presentation was muted and the soundstage collapsed. A quick reversal and the the magic was back.

In any case I’ve had many conversations with Chris VenHaus of VH Audio and he states there is really no wrong orientation. It’s up to the listener to determine what sounds best. In any system it was important to get a good burn in before changing the orientation.

Leaving the components on continuously helps the burn in process. The AC is continuously cycling. However good long listening sessions are the best way to discover your systems sonic signature changes.

All the best

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Hello dcpillai - Chris VenHaus would have better insight on your query,  however to my mind and what I've done in my system is was keep everything consistent. I've gone with all Purple fuses. Think of it as a loom of cables -

I didn't use an ohm meter. Sounds like you've deployed them properly. Burn them in for 150-60 hours and reverse their direction. You should hear a sonic difference. 

I've moved over to the SR Purple fuses. 

Best of luck

As of yesterday I have four Synergistic Research Purple fuses in my system. Unfortunately I can't upgrade my Oppo BDP105D ;^(

Supernait 3, Naim nDAC,Teddy Pardo XPS and Teddy Pardo TeddyCap SE. 

The Oranges are very good as well but I prefer the Purples in my system. The Oranges have killer 3D soundstage imaging but the Purple's are more dynamic in my system. 

I also have over 325 hours burn in on the Furutech GTX-D Gold receptical. It has a very consistent and coherent neutral sound. Clean clear extended high frequencies. Also highly recommended. 

I purchased upgrades from Chris VenHaus of VH Audio. Excellent, courteous and knowledgeable customer service. FAST shipping too. 

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Hello ball-wheel -

How is the bass response on the receptacle with the Rhodium plating and are you still using it? I'm very interested in you reply. 

I've got just over 350 hours on the Furutech GTX-D Gold and while I'm not getting a veiled presentation I'm getting quite the opposite. I was anticipating a warm presentation due to the glod plating however I'm finding the high frequencies and resolution to be very good. I have a power cable with Furutech FI-50 Rhodium plugs on my preamp's outboard linear power supply and while it took forever for it to settle in it was well worth it. However the Rhodium did shock my system early on as I feel it's clinical in nature. All of my other power cables are some combination of brass, copper, gold etc. so that's why I went with the GTX-D Gold hoping that there would be synergy. 

I am finding the GTX-D Gold to be lean and lacking drive in the lower frequencies. The bass articulates well however it's not natural sounding or deep as you'd expect from the receptacle. In m system the AV Options Deep-Cryo Hubble receptical has much deeper more natural sounding bass. The AVO Hubble surprisingly has better momentum, much deeper bass, more Dynamics and tacticle percussion. The Hubble could take some cues from the Furutech GTX-D in resolution and clarity. 

Best regards 

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Hello dcpillai - I've consulted with Chris VenHaus of VH Audio and he advocates using them in power conditioning as the effects are cumulative. I've not discussed subs with him. 

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Thanks for the feedback ball-wheel! I’ll consider the SR Purple receptical. Currently I'm burning-in two new Shunyata Research power cables. One Delta XC v2 and the new Venom X EF. The Venom X EF is a keeper ! it’s the Delta that I’m not quite sure of yet.

I'm still running two SR Purple fuses in my Supernait 3 and Teddy Pardo TeddyCap SE power supply. I just ordered a Schiit Ydggdrasil + DAC but it's fuse is not accessible. Early on I was thinking of removing the Teddy Pardo TeddyCap SE from the system as I felt it was bright. My good friend Yair at Pardo recommended the SR Purple fuses and it paid off! IMHO, everyone using the Purple fuses or any SR fuse knows their worth.

ghosthouse - I'm glad to hear the SR Purple is working out!  Looking forward to your update on the addition of two more fuses in your system. 

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Recently purchased the Jay's Audio CDT2-MK3 Transport and I have approximately 120 hours of continuous signal running throught the unit. I'm considering the Synergistic Research Master Fuse for the Jay's. 

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@thyname The Swiss Digital Fuse Box looks very impressive,  and reasonably priced. Thanks for recommendation! 

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