jl35

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Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
+1 hifiman5 .   he seemed clear that he loved the sound of the more expensive fuses, but as a manufacturer preferred to leave the fuse decision to the owner, though he does not use standard fuses.  I do not own/use aftermarket fuses, have never he... 
Cable advice needed
most companies and listeners seem to recommend best cable from  source to pre  
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
And also stated why he doesn’t use very expensive fuses  
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
He said in some products he used ceramic fuses, in some circuit breakers.  
Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
that PS Audio piece is a great explanation...so it seems there are high end companies that use high end fuses 
Best option for Amp upgrade...
while I agree that usually degraded older caps/parts and modded products not holding value are often important issues, I don't think these apply to SMc upgraded products... 
What 2 channel Amp would you Buy for $6k?
whatever you choose, when considering costs, don't forget resale value...the Pass X250.8 bought used will probably not lose much, if any value over the next 2-3 years, while homemade, or lesser known amps may lose much more, and cost you more in t... 
Cable advice needed
Ayre used to offer their own brand cables, made by Cardas....not sure if they still do 
Best option for Amp upgrade...
Pass X250.8,  Parasound JC1,  modded McCormack - all great amps, just a matter of personal preference...a friend has a SMC modded DNA 225 that is awesome... 
tangential answers to specific questions on the forum
an isolated tangential response is ok, but sometimes it then takes the thread in a totally different direction...you ask about CD players and get a long debate about computer audio... 
Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
Totally agree. Mine has about 150 hours on it  
Oppo Sonica DAC for streaming Tidal
My Sonica arrived 6 days ago. plugged it in and turned it on, but unable to connect it and listen until today.  Very impressed with the sound so far.  Thoughts on break-in? 
Suggestions for streaming equipment
I use a Wyred 4 Sound modified Sonos Connect into an Exogal Comet Plus (made and designed by Wadia engineers) and it sounds great... 
Hegel Mohican vs. Bryston BCD-3
Dedicated Audio in Arizona lists both players on their website...no connection to them.... 
Streaming Services - do they do everything?
+1 jond