PS AUDIO critical link fuse..Are they worth it?

fbm211
fbm211 Posts: 1,488
edited May 2009 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Ive been looking at adding PS audio products to my system like transcendent ICs.But what about the critical link fuse?? Are they worth 29.95 EACH? If you are reading this ben how many would my 565s need? Just wondering about these since I havent come across any threads...Has DarqueKnight ever tested these?
SDA-2BTL with custom IC
Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
Harman Kardon T-55c TT
DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2009
    1. Nope.
    2. Unscrew the top and look.
    3. I'm sure that audiofreak has indeed.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2009
    $29.95 for a fancy fuse?:eek:IMO that is not money well spent.
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited April 2009
    OK Then. Thanks for the input...Ill just go with the transcendent ICs and the Duet power center or the quintet (used from audiogon)...I like that soloist premier in wall thing too.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2009
    There's many other things you can enjoy before worrying about fuses.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • MLZ
    MLZ Posts: 214
    edited April 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63078

    There is a similar thread on ISOClean Fuses oo 2-channel forum
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited April 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    There's many other things you can enjoy before worrying about fuses.

    Even if they make a difference, very true statement.
    Jake
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,136
    edited April 2009
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63078

    The above is a good read. That said, I have never used an upgraded fuse.......yet. There comin' but as mentioned before, there is plenty to do before worrying about fuses.
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited April 2009
    I agree that there is plenty to do before worrying about fuses.I was just curious if the 25.00+ fuse would make a not so subtle difference in SQ..Maybe someday I MIGHT try em but priority one is the xover recap(TL).And then have ben mod my amps.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited May 2009
    I have not evaluated the Critical Link fuses. I have evaluated the Isoclean and HiFi Tuning fuses.

    Hifi Tuning and Isoclean Fuse Review.

    Isoclean Fuses For Power Amps.

    The fuses made a much bigger improvement after other electrical noise reduction methods had been implemented.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited May 2009
    Thanks for the links.Im of a mind that a subtle improvement here and a subtle improvement there can add up to a big improvement.My xovers are undergoing a recap right now.After some break in I will install the bypass caps I got for my amps.And then the IC I just got for dac to pre.I just found out about a GDA-600 mod called the mojo mod is recapping the power supply caps with oil filled caps and is supposed to give a very big SQ improvement.....Now to find out what caps he used.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited May 2009
    fbm211 wrote: »
    Im of a mind that a subtle improvement here and a subtle improvement there can add up to a big improvement.

    That's a great mind to have.:)
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,647
    edited May 2009
    fbm211 wrote: »
    Im of a mind that a subtle improvement here and a subtle improvement there can add up to a big improvement.

    Indeed and that's what some folks never understand about this hobby.
    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,136
    edited May 2009
    fbm211 wrote: »
    .I'm of a mind that a subtle improvement here and a subtle improvement there can add up to a big improvement.
    Good things come to those who experience. You are on the right track. ;)
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    Or not...sometimes you don't experience anything.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    Or not...sometimes you don't experience anything.

    A bit cynical tonight?
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited May 2009
    okiepolkie wrote: »
    A bit cynical tonight?

    If every change had a benefit, it wouldn't be a discussion/argument would it? Win some, lose some.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    If every change had a benefit, it wouldn't be a discussion/argument would it? Win some, lose some.

    In that respect, point well made.
    Tschüss
    Zach
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited May 2009
    dorokusai wrote: »
    If every change had a benefit, it wouldn't be a discussion/argument would it? Win some, lose some.

    I changed the way I wipe my bum...
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