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    Aye....a wee bit salty, helps if I think of it as a sound upgrade rather than 'just a fuse'
    I've spent a lot more on upgrades and had much less improvement in the past?
    the power regulation on my kits pretty good, so no massive current swings and hopefully nothing goes bang.

    Was sceptical, but a few 'common sense' guys I respect the opinions of on some of the American high end forums were raving about them.
    A 30 day return period made me take a punt.
    As always I dont pretend to know everything and just let my ears be the judge.

    Helluva upgrade peeps.
    Last edited by Gazjam; 12-01-2017 at 00:39.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Aye....a wee bit salty, helps if I think of it as a sound upgrade rather than 'just a fuse'
    I've spent a lot more on upgrades and had much less improvement in the past?
    the power regulation on my kits pretty good, so no massive current swings and hopefully nothing goes bang.

    Was sceptical, but a few 'common sense' guys I respect the opinions of on some of the American high end forums were raving about them.
    A 30 day return period made me take a punt.
    As always I dont pretend to know everything and just let my ears be the judge.

    Helluva upgrade peeps.
    I have been down this road Gaz and scratched the itch. I am a believer!
    Main system : VPI Scout 1.1 / JMW 9T / 2M Black / Croft 25R+ / Croft 7 / Heco Celan GT 702

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    Might be snake oil to some but I couldnt find a bad review http://highend-electronics.com/produ...roduct-reviews

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    Default How could this work?

    If there is a scientific effect I'd be interested to see what members thought it might be

    for example

    better electrical conductivity

    some phenominia conected with the transmission of frequency

    an indirect effect on other components?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Clifford.T Ward View Post
    If there is a scientific effect I'd be interested to see what members thought it might be

    for example

    better electrical conductivity
    some phenomena connected with the transmission of frequency
    an indirect effect on other components?
    Know that the fuse element is made from graphene, which has different electrical conductivity than normal metal in fuses?
    Could that make a difference?

    As always with me, its down to what I hear and this was a significant jump. more than any cable change as I said.
    Just putting it out there, works for me.
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    "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Clifford.T Ward View Post
    If there is a scientific effect I'd be interested to see what members thought it might be

    for example

    better electrical conductivity

    some phenominia conected with the transmission of frequency

    an indirect effect on other components?
    I think you just need to picture the wire in a normal fuse - often thinner than a human hair. In any other situation such as water flowing in a pipe, light down a tunnel, people rushing through a narrow doorway, etc that would be bad.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RobbieGong View Post
    Might be snake oil to some but I couldnt find a bad review http://highend-electronics.com/produ...roduct-reviews
    Yup,
    Always this 63 page Thread too, folk like 'em.
    https://forum.audiogon.com/discussio...istic-red-fuse
    Last edited by Gazjam; 12-01-2017 at 10:54.
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    Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
    AMPS
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    DAC
    PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
    TURNTABLE
    Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
    PHONOSTAGE
    Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
    DIGITAL
    OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
    MUSIC PLAYBACK
    Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
    Ipad Roon Remote.
    Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
    SPEAKER CABLES
    Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On
    "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
    INTERCONNECTS
    All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gazjam View Post
    Yup,
    Always this 63 page Thread too, folk like 'em.
    https://forum.audiogon.com/discussio...istic-red-fuse
    Post 4 and already burn in time is mentioned. My credulousness may be elastic but it only stretches so far; nevertheless I will read on. I might just try one in the CD player since it is small and not a big deal to post back if I hear no change. Preamp has no fuse as it's passive and the power amp has to be used with its supplied cable.
    Current Lash Up:

    TEAC VRDS 701T > Sony TAE1000ESD > Krell KSA50S > JM Labs Focal Electra 926.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    Post 4 and already burn in time is mentioned. My credulousness may be elastic but it only stretches so far; nevertheless I will read on. I might just try one in the CD player since it is small and not a big deal to post back if I hear no change. Preamp has no fuse as it's passive and the power amp has to be used with its supplied cable.
    I was the same Martin, not readimg too much into anyones enthusiasm about something they just spent their hard earned on...but there was a overall pattern forming, enough to make me curious.
    as I said too, couple of voices and pairs of ears on there I'd trust not to be making it up.

    Id say to anyone its really worth trying.
    Multi £££ bits of kit, £90 is bonkers for 'just a fuse' but small potatoes for the sound for pound improvement you get...especially in e context of expensive equipment with a 4p fuse fitted.

    Built to a price of course.
    AC POWER
    Hardwired 10kVA balanced mains powering entire system
    AMPS
    Meridian 557 power Amp (Modded) / PS Audio BHK Preamp (Modded)
    SPEAKERS
    Wharfedale Evo 4.4
    DAC
    PS Audio Directstream (Modded)
    TURNTABLE
    Pro-Ject X8 balanced output via XLR / Ortofon Quintet Blue cartridge
    PHONOSTAGE
    Pro-Ject DS3 B balanced Input (TT and Phonostage powered by Pro-Ject Power box RS2 linear psu)
    DIGITAL
    OPPO 203 (Modded: Linear PSU, i2s output to Dac) - Roon Endpoint, HDMI input used for all things Streaming/ PS5 /AppleTV ... also good for movies apparently?
    MUSIC PLAYBACK
    Tweaked AP-Linux based Roon Server into Oppo 203 as Roon endpoint
    Ipad Roon Remote.
    Apple Music/ YouTube via AppleTV, fed to Dac via Oppo HDMI input/i2s output to Dac.
    SPEAKER CABLES
    Biwired: Duelund DCA10GA (Bass) Duelund DCA16GA (mid & treble) Duelund 12DCA used as jumpers (On
    "Blackcat Cable" Chris Sommivigo's advice - yup, even with biwire it sounds better - and it does)
    INTERCONNECTS
    All Balanced: Ghost+ recording studio XLR cables

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