Hi-Fi Fuses?

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dhart86
dhart86 Posts: 1,594
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Originally I was a cable skeptic. I couldn't see paying hundreds of dollars for interconnects and speakers cables. I went the snake oil salesman route as it regarded cables, until I tried some upgraded cables. I was wowed my eyes (and ears) were opened and from then on I became a believer that "Everything Matters" as I have learned here.

However, now I am wondering if High fidelity fuses will make any meaningful improvement in sound as it relates to how much more they cost.

Does anyone here have any experience with hi-fi tuning fuses? Are they really worth the investment? I really don't have $$$$ to piss away! Please help
Main Rig:
Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


Second Rig:
Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,519
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    I do... But it blew up.

    I wasn't able to compare it to stock. I had it in my previous Cary slp 05 tube preamp.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
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    I have tried them and honestly couldn't tell a lick of difference. Put the money towards some music or blue rays.

    Maybe mine weren't expensive enough to warrant a difference. But 20 bucks on sale for a 40 fuse. I sure would be mad if it blew. I've also heard, that these fuses can blow due to different metals used with the inrush of current when the unit is turned on. Not sure.
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
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    I blew a fuse in my McCormack DNA 0.5 Rev A amp and I was thinking about Hi-fi fuse replacements. Don't want to spend the coin unless there will be significant sonic improvement
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,556
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    Ray DK did some experiments on some iirc he found they made a difference in his gear. Once again iirc he found they were directional.
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
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    In before thread lock.

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    I think tube investment would trump fuse investment
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,794
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    Ask x, he's tried them.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,132
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    F1nut wrote: »
    Ask x, he's tried them.

    :D:D:D ..Beer just came out my nose
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

    erat interfectorem cesar et **** dictatorem dicere a
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
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    I used them in both my Vincent preamp & amplifier. At 1st I thought they really made a difference but my Therapist said I was just imagining things :(
    2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge

    HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,519
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    I'd try it to see if I can hear a difference in my big rig but not any time soon.
    Magico, JL, Emm, ARC Ref 10 line, ARC Ref 10 phono, VPI, Lyra, Boulder, AQ Wel, SRA Scuttle Rack, Bluesound
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  • dhart86
    dhart86 Posts: 1,594
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    Sounds like it may not be worth the investment.......Maybe I'll spend that time /$$$ on figuring out how to treat the room
    Main Rig:
    Antipodes DX > Roon > PS Audio Directstream Jr.>deHavilland Ultraverve 3 >Belles Reference 150a >Harbeth C7 ES3


    Second Rig:
    Roon> PS Audio Directstream Jr Bridge II > EE Minimax pre (Tutay mods) >Belles 150A Ref >Monitor 5 (Westmassguy-modded)


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