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What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
maybe it means that when the fuse blows, another fuse across the universe blows at the exact same moment in time 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
Thanks for everybody's input on this topic!  I always learn a lot from there forums (fora?).  Another complication:  After installing the new fuse, I was hearing a very slight almost inaudible mechanical hum coming from the amp.  (not coming from ... 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
thanks @atmasphere!  
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
yeah with the yearly fires and yearly brownouts I might need to look into some more extensive protection for my gear.   Wondering if anyone has any info on what can be done to fuses to make them sound better than others?  I am not technically incl... 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
tvadlightning storms are a once in a decade event where I live.  I feel comfortable with the protection afforded by my power conditioner.  This lightning storm was really something very strange.   Hopefully it will not become the "new normal" 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
tvadLOL, very true 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
dpac996I contacted Pass and they assured me that at their old factory near the Desolation Wilderness, they would often get hit by lightning.  They lost office equipment but the guy I talked to said they never fried a power amp.  I do have an Isote... 
What's going on with Synergistic Research fuses?
Just to be clear, my post was not intended as a takedown of Synergistic Research.  In fact, I noticed the blue fuse actually did sound quite a bit better than the other fuse I installed.  I guess I'm just interested in what they are doing to that ... 
MP150 or MP200
I'm kinda a newbie here but I have the mp-200 and I loved it... until I discovered the world of MC carts.  If you're looking for more detail and refinement, save up and go for a HOMC.  Maybe a Hana S or lower end Dynavector.  I really dug the bala... 
Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer
UpdateI got the ultraRendu all hooked up and it sounds fantastic.  Definitely an upgrade from the Bluesound.  Thanks for all your help everyone! 
best hi res streaming service for jazz?
Thanks guys!  I think I'm gonna try a Qobuz trial and see what they have on offer.  Strateahed, AmazonHD sounds good but I don't think my ultraRendu supports it.@tubersist I'm also not a fan of free jazz.  I prefer to pay for it :) 
Really need some help finding a full range speaker
@robertbrook I have the same Paradigms that you have, the 75fs.  It's interesting that you feel you need more bass?  I absolutely loved the bass on the paradigms.  Very fast accurate and punchy.  They don't go super low and they don't make your ch... 
Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer
Thanks everyone for the advice and thoughts.  I ended up buying the Sonore ultraRendu with the normal 7v power supply and it was well under my budget.  Ended up being around $950 with shipping.  Bought a couple CAT6a ethernet cables so it all came... 
Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer
Ah I see @arafiq,  thanks for the clarification.  If I was to just use a CAT6 cable to connect to the router I would go with the ultraRendu correct?  I might go for that option just because it's more within my budgetthanks 
Seeking advice on purchasing a new streamer
thanks for the recommendations guys!  I'm gonna check these options out.  @arafiq, I'm curious, what do you need the media converter for?the Lumin U1 mini, the Innuos Zen mini and the Sonore opticalRendu look like the strong contenders.  Though al...