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June 21, 2017, 06:42 AM #1
Fuse exchange, have you tried?
How many members of this forum have experienced fuse changes, what their impacts on the sound quality of the system, want to share?
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June 21, 2017, 08:21 AM #2
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Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
There are three different locations in a component where fuses are commonly used:
1] Line voltage AC power supply.
2] DC power supply.
3] Power amplifier speaker output.
So with each location, expect different results.
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June 21, 2017, 08:43 AM #3Dealer for: VCS (Vibration Control Systems) and Audiofidem (Speakers, Cables, Vibration Control Systems, and Fuses).
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June 21, 2017, 09:28 AM #4
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
I had used this fuse : http://stores.ebay.com/diy-acoustics...=p4634.c0.m322
1 each for the DIY mono power amp (Hypex Ncore NC400)
2x for digital source (Aurender A10)
1x for my pre amp (ARC LS27)
SQ from slow and dull to fast + extended high (airy) + more dynamics.
Sometime a little bit too bright for me, but all the micro details came out.Regards, EH.
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June 21, 2017, 09:40 AM #5
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Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
I have a Synergistic Research Black fuse I tried in my Aavik U300. Made for a slightly tighter bass - hair more detail in the mids and highs. Mind you nothing earth shattering but a nice improvement for the $120 USD spent. To verify I put the original back in after about 100 hrs. Needless to say it was not staying in.
George
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June 21, 2017, 01:49 PM #6
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June 21, 2017, 07:15 PM #7
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June 22, 2017, 03:08 AM #8Dealer for: VCS (Vibration Control Systems) and Audiofidem (Speakers, Cables, Vibration Control Systems, and Fuses).
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June 22, 2017, 08:16 AM #9
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June 22, 2017, 09:21 AM #10
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Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
The Aavik only has 1 fuse that I'm aware of.
George
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June 22, 2017, 11:53 AM #11
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
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June 22, 2017, 11:54 AM #12Dealer for: VCS (Vibration Control Systems) and Audiofidem (Speakers, Cables, Vibration Control Systems, and Fuses).
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June 22, 2017, 12:26 PM #13
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June 22, 2017, 12:46 PM #14
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Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
George
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June 22, 2017, 06:43 PM #15
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June 28, 2017, 05:27 PM #16
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Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
I tried an AMR fuse in my Magnepans. Total waste of money. They were very noticeably bright and rough sounding.
My Gear- Mains System-Pass X250 amp, BAT VK-51se preamp, Luxman DA-06 DAC, Magnepan 1.6's, Thorens TD-145 TT, Dual Martin Logan Subs, Vintage Luxman T-110 Tuner, Cables-WW Platinum 7 USB, Cardas Parsec XLR, AQ Columbia DBS 72v XLR, Belden 8402 XLR.
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June 28, 2017, 07:41 PM #17
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
Well it seems that everyone who tried the fuses felt differences in sound, that is, if there are differences for better or worse and sometimes not small, I think it is worth searching the right fuse, or my logic is wrong?
So few posts, it seems that fuses are not very popular here. There is someone here who wants to try out for free some fuses from Audiofidem. I've tried Sinergistic Research, AMR, Bussman, and some other that I don´t remember and I also tried Audiomagic (for me the second best fuses), no one gets even close to Audiofidem. But don´t trust me, hear for yourself.Dealer for: VCS (Vibration Control Systems) and Audiofidem (Speakers, Cables, Vibration Control Systems, and Fuses).
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June 28, 2017, 09:18 PM #18
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
I use HiFi Tuning Supreme fuses in the following gear: Mcintosh C1000C/P preamplifier, a pair of MC2301 power amplifiers, a pair of MC601 power amplifiers, a MC452 power amplifier, and a C2300 preamplifier. In all components I felt the HiFi Tuning Supreme fuses improved resolution to a degree. It is more evolutionary than revolutionary, but I was able to clearly hear an improvement when comparing the HiFi Tuning Supreme fuses to the stock fuses. It's been five years now and all of these components are still using these fuses to my complete satisfaction.
Dan
STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital coax, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints Ultra SS & Ultra Mini, PurePower 2000, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205 Signal Sleuth, Sonos Connect, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD40 w/m505A tonearm, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Stillpoints Ultra Mini, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh 4300V, McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, JBL 4312A
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June 29, 2017, 05:14 AM #19
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
I can tell for your words that in each gear you got a little and audible improvement, in all of them the improvement was not so subtle, and was one of the cheapest ones.
In my opinion in audio there is nothing really revolutionary, we chose our equipment according to our possibilities and slowly we make upgrades, better gear, cables, speakers and so on, but we can't ignore every little improvement that some change may bring, because it is the sum of these small improvements (and there are many), commonly called ''fine tuning'', which often lead us to spectacular results.Dealer for: VCS (Vibration Control Systems) and Audiofidem (Speakers, Cables, Vibration Control Systems, and Fuses).
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June 29, 2017, 08:48 AM #20
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June 29, 2017, 09:04 AM #21
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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June 29, 2017, 12:29 PM #22
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Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
Do you mean the specified value for that component or the actual value of an individual fuse?
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June 29, 2017, 12:49 PM #23
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
Paul.......You do not have to open the McIntosh MC452 power amplifier. The fuse holder is accessible on the rear of the amplifier between the speaker terminals. The McIntosh C2500 preamplifier does not have an external fuse holder. The incoming power fuse is located on the Backup PS circuit board that is accessible by removing the bottom cover. The fuse is held in a snap in fuse holder labeled F1 on the circuit board.
Dan
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VINTAGE - McIntosh 4300V, McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, JBL 4312A
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June 29, 2017, 01:47 PM #24
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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June 29, 2017, 01:51 PM #25
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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June 29, 2017, 02:02 PM #26Dealer for: VCS (Vibration Control Systems) and Audiofidem (Speakers, Cables, Vibration Control Systems, and Fuses).
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June 29, 2017, 04:21 PM #27
Re: Fuse exchange, have you tried?
Paul.......The C2500 preamp fuse is T800mAL/250V. You will need to check the fuse size, but judging from the drawing in the C2500 service manual it appears to be a 5 x 20mm. This is a slow blow fuse.
The MC452 power amplifier fuse is 15A/250V fast blow fuse. Double check the size of the fuse in your amp, but I think it is a 6.3 x 32mm size fuse.Dan
STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital coax, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints Ultra SS & Ultra Mini, PurePower 2000, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205 Signal Sleuth, Sonos Connect, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD40 w/m505A tonearm, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Stillpoints Ultra Mini, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh 4300V, McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, JBL 4312A
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June 29, 2017, 07:02 PM #28Paul
Speakers: Von Schweikert VR-5 Anniversary MK II Front L/R, LCR-35 Center, VR-1 Rear L/R Sub: JL Audio F113
Amps: PS Audio BHK Signature 300 Mono, McIntosh MC207 Pre-Amp PS Audio BHK Signature and Gold Note PH-10 Phono Stage/PSU-10 Power Supply
Turntable: VPI HR-X 12.7 TONEARM (2) and SDS, Stillpoints LPI
Tape Deck Otari 5050B II2
Music Server: Aurender N100H
Cartridges: Ortofon Cadenza Black, Lyra Helikon Mono Digital Source: Oppo UDP-205 DAC: Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE
SSP: Marantz AV8801 Cables: Wireworld Electra 7 (P) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7, Shunyata Delta NR (I) Wireworld Silver Eclipse 7 (S) Wireworld Platinum Starlight 7 (USB)
AC Power Regeneration: PS Audio DirectStream P15 Power Plant and Shunyata Denali 6000s V2.
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