The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses

@glory that’s right, bought Violet from Mike

Steven Tsang and I emailed, tried to Yellow first, thought it was up there with SR Orange, maybe a little better.

Other thing is, I’ve got integrated  amps that are in the 3-5k range, for those it’s a big uptick. I don’t know what you get if you’re rocking 5 figures separates, etc

Those who have purple fuses that are fully broken in, how do they improve over time versus when they are newly installed? I am already quite happy with what I’m hearing after less than 24 hours. If it gets significantly better in the next 3 or 4 days, that will really be something.

$711 … Now that’s where I draw the line …. Even if I had a so called money tree rooting & branching out into the yard. To each their own I suppose.

Who’s cost trade in @tyray ? QSA’s MSRP.

Our grandfather’s would be rolling in their graves at such prices

@dabel,

Who’s cost trade in @tyray ? QSA’s MSRP.

Yes, for up to 90 days to return for the full price towards the upgraded fuse. And this is important, you can trade one for one only.

I must admit, when I first got the QSA Light Blue’s, the SR Purps hadn’t came out yet and I got the ’QSA fever!’ And was seriously contemplating - ’ok, this is how I’m gonna upgrade/trade up to the next QSA fuse and to the next QSA fuse and to the next QSA fuse and...’🙂

I have to admit that I’m glad to hear at least one person who’s done the comparison say that the SR purple is as good, or better, than the QSA violet. Over $200 is definitely getting out of my comfort zone for a fuse, however much benefit it may bring.

Coltrane’s Blue Train is sounding mighty fine. With the SR purple I am hearing, and appreciating, more of Paul Chambers’ contribution on the bass.

“Blue Trane” is an absolutely fabulous recording regardless of fuse. Something is wrong if it is otherwise.

Its like saying Sophia Loren was a beautiful woman. …when my eyes are open and actually paying attention.

“Blue Trane” is an absolutely fabulous recording regardless of fuse. Something is wrong if it is otherwise.”

Agreed, it’s a great recording. What are you trying to say, that the reproduction of great recordings can’t be improved?!

No I am absolutely not saying things can’t be improved. But I am suggesting there could be reasons why the bass sounds “better” besides the fuse. Just that there COULD be. Don’t take it personally. I hear differences all the time and am not able to say exactly why. Just reseating a fuse can make a difference. Or maybe you happened to be more focused on the bass for whatever reason? You know best. The bass on that recording sounds great on my hifi as well with stock fuses. It’s just part of what that recording is. Tried a SR fuse once and didn’t hear anything that made me keep it in. You never know sometimes when it comes to what we hear. Just saying.

My first two are fully broken-in and my system is sounding really amazing. I swore I would wait for a three for two deal before I bought any more, but yesterday I broke down and ordered one to replace the Orange Fuse in my DAC...

The bass is certainly not the only improvement I heard on Blue Train, or any of the other recordings I’ve been listening to with the SR purple. People seem to like it when you cite specific improvements on specific recordings, so I was using the bass on Blue Train as one example.

Wait for a 'three for two' deal?

Why didn't I think of that.

Have ordered my three SR Purple fuses. Eagerly awaiting their arrival.

My three SR Purple fuses are fully broken in at this point, and sounding mighty fine. I know that one of my early comments that I could "see" facial expressions on well-recorded vocalists was scoffed at, but it is true, especially with the lights out. Those who know, know. Other’s not so much. *lol*

Frank

Y’all wanna good laugh ... Purple arrived today, 30 minutes ago .... ROLMFAO! My calculations were wrong. Small not no Large you idiot. Guess I’ve been outta this fuse game for some time.

So I start the removal process, knowing very well what’s already located in the DAC. Alright, amp & or transport ... Nope, no dice + more lmao.

Well, whatcha gonna do. Both hoods are popped off Pre & Amp until ... I purchase now two Purples.

I’ll get with The Cable Company later ... ain’t no big deal, life is good

Darn Dabel

I did that with my fence last week. Cut 7" short. It was 1750, not 1570mm. Duh.

Measure twice, and stuff up once!

Map,

Shooting for 20K posts is amazing longevity. I took around 6 years off for Agon so I am a rookie, beginner next to you.🗣 🎸🎺🎻🎷

I replaced the Acme sauced fuses with the orange fuses. I didn't care for the orange fuses. So I Sent them back for a refund. That was a couple of years back. Now 35 days ago I bought 3 SR purple fuses for my gear. WOW these fuses are the best fuses I have used. A easy going burn in. They just kept getting better everyday. I  listen to my system everyday for 4 to 8 hours. 

Thought I’d share without any of the details. 

Very pleased … The Cable Company’s customer service is outstanding. 

The SR purple in my CD transport now has close to 100 hours on it. As you know, I am thoroughly convinced that fuses can and do make a difference in the sound. Even so, I am still rather blown away by what changing one small fuse has done, and that is replacing the already excellent QSA light blue. Look forward to getting two more purples for my DAC and amp.

So a question for those in the know. My cd player has 6 fuses in it. To achieve this vast improvement in sound , do i need to change all 6($1200), or just one will show improvement, or are some  of the 6 more important than others? Thanks

I’m curious why a CD player would have 6 fuses, that's pretty odd? I’d try the main power one first, the one that’s in, or very near, the power cord inlet.

In terms of application, what component(s) get the purple fuse? I read above DAC/CD/Streamer....but no one mention putting one in their power conditioner.  I have a Transparent PI8 that all of my other components (except power amps) plug into first.  Logically, wouldn't this be the place to start since it where ALL AC enters my system.  I would obviously also use them in amps, which are plugged into dedicated/ conditioned wall outlet.

Do y'all think using one in the PI 8 would have any effect?

+1 @tommylion,

If you're still not sure you could also start at your amplifier/receiver/integrated amplifier at the main power with only one first, the one that’s in, or very near, the power cord inlet.

“....but no one mention putting one in their power conditioner. I have a Transparent PI8 that all of my other components (except power amps) plug into first. Logically, wouldn’t this be the place to start since it where ALL AC enters my system.”

Makes sense, if my power conditioner had a fuse, that’s where I’d start. All the components plugged into it should benefit.

My Audioquest Niagara 5000 doesn't have any fuses. I started with my dac. Then the cdt. Last was my amp. But starting with a purple fuse in the power conditioner makes a lot of sense to me.

Here’s the thing about fuses, I don’t like them in general. They’re designed to break, on purpose, to protect us and our property from catastrophic events. Like RCA connectors, they are not an ideal solution. Fuses, in their standard form, are detrimental to good sound. I’m sure there are better solutions out there.

However, again like RCA connectors, they are a standard that is almost universal in home audio equipment. If we want that protection from catastrophic events (which I sure do), we are pretty much stuck with them. Given that, I am grateful there are entrepreneurs out there who are willing to put their money and reputation on the line to develop and provide less detrimental (or even beneficial) fuses for home audio.

Why are you singling out RCA connectors as detrimental to the quality of the signal ?

I was pointing to RCA connectors as another example of a ubiquitous, but not ideal, solution. There are better connectors out there, but why would a manufacturer adopt them when nobody else has? Not necessarily saying they are detrimental to the sound (although they probably are, to various degrees, depending on quality etc.)

Anybody else remember Mark Levinson’s CAMAC connectors?

Really , there are a number of distinguished electronics designers who would opine that they prefer RCA to Balanced for example … for fidelity reasons .

Added a third Purple to my system, this time in my PS Audio DirectStream DAC replacing an Orange. My system is sounding better than ever, however I also violated the one change at a time rule and added 3M RFI absorber material in strategic places at the same time.

I'm guessing that much of the improvement is from the fuse, but that's just a guess. Since you have to open the DAC to get to the fuse (and it's a PITA), I opted to do both mods at the same time.

Happy camper, though only 24+ hours in...

You are on the way to a new level or two. I added the 3rd and last one awhile ago. It's nearly burned in now. This afternoon my system took off into orbit. 

@ted_denney 

I have a certain something on my mind ... A PM will be sent before today ends. 

Good morning 

Ted,

Through the process of elimination first, I’ll likely answer some of my questions I seek before hand. I’ll send a straightforward PM.

Regards,

Gene

Ted's posting a lot lately. I for one will not give him any data.🙃

Ted's been doing this more than 30 years. Doing it so uncommonly well one of his very first products the AC Master Coupler is still around and selling for good money in the used market even after 30 years. He's been so prodigiously productive with new ideas and products that one of his customers few complaints is they want to upgrade to the new stuff so often. Now he posts a few times, and this to you means he is hard up for ideas- and you are gonna deny him your invaluable expertise.

This may be the end. How will he ever recover? Oh well Ted it was fun while it lasted, eh?

I posted recently saying I was awaiting two more purple fuses, and then went on to describe what I was hearing with the one that I had. I got a notification it had been deleted by a moderator.

Content may be removed for one or more of these reasons:

• It looked like spam
• It was abusive towards another member
• It depicts explicit and/or violent content
• It contains profanity

I can’t see how how my post met any of these criteria for being removed??? There was absolutely nothing in my post that violated the last three. As for the the first one “It looks like spam”, my post was completely on topic and relevant to the thread. It was certainly not trying to promote or sell male enhancement products, or anything else😉

looks like a lot of posts have been deleted in this thread. 

Is george now a moderator?

@boxer12 

My mate a moderator? 

That's hilarious, and terrifying.

Well it finally happened with the SR purple fuses in my system. A week ago I bought another tube amp. The amp uses a different size fuse. So of course I'll have to buy another purple fuse. But what a upgrade to the amp for $200. 

I've seen input here re: the directionality of fuses and the need for burn in.

Question: If I install a fuse in the wrong direction will it eventually "burn" into the desired directionality?

I've seen input here re: the directionality of fuses and the need for burn in.

Question: If I install a fuse in the wrong direction will it eventually "burn" into the desired directionality?
 

No

Exactly. It won't hurt the fuse if you install it wrong.  The direction is only for slow blow fuses. Fast blow fuses don't have direction. 

Fast blow fuses don't have direction. 
 

All fuses exhibit audible directionality. Fast or Slow blow matters not. 

Good to know

@ted_denney 

“ All fuses exhibit audible directionality. Fast or Slow blow matters not. “

How is that ?