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Fuses that matter.

I have tried six different fuses, including some that were claimed to not be directional. I have long used the IsoClean fuses as the best I have heard. No longer! I just got two 10 amp slow-blows WiFi Tuning Supreme fuses that really cost too much but do make a major difference in my sound. I still don't understand how a fuse or its direction can alter sound reproduction for the better, but they do and the Supreme is indeed! I hear more detail in the recordings giving me a more holographic image. I also hear more of the top and bottom ends. If only you could buy them for a couple of bucks each.
tbg
tbg OP
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Mapman, I like the IMHO. As long as people respect the fast versus slow distinction and the amp value on the stock fuse, experimentation is perfectly safe. Why you would advocate avoiding the fuse tweak, I don't understand.
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mapman
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Tbg,

In general, I do not advocate people open up their expensive gear and make a tweak in the interest of better sound unless they really know what they are doing. Accidents happen, and there are many other much less risky ways to tweak for better sound. In some cases, vendors might even void a warranty if the device is opened up by anyone not authorized.

For someone who truly knows what they are doing, more power to 'ya!
tbg OP
5,263 posts
 
Mapman, I know your concerns but most components have externally accessible fuses.
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geoffkait
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Mapman wrote,

"In general, I do not advocate people open up their expensive gear and make a tweak in the interest of better sound unless they really know what they are doing. Accidents happen, and there are many other much less risky ways to tweak for better sound. In some cases, vendors might even void a warranty if the device is opened up by anyone not authorized."

Thanks for the words of caution. Crap, I already had my Oppo modded! Please don't rat me out to Oppo. Lol
lacee
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Just a short update.
A couple of my friends reported back that they are satisfied with the AMR fuses that they purchased.

The fellow with the Maggies noticed an improvemnt,just waiting for another update about how an AMR fuse does with his Rega amp.

A year ago, I wouldn't have been able to give them one for free to try in their gear for fear of some mishap.

I see some are still hesitant to try them,but the ones that can be replaced in the IEC power inlets most gear have doesn't require a degree in EE.

I can also state that a .5 amp fuse will blow if placed where a 5 amp fuse is supposed to be.

Lesson, always check the fine print on the fuse,now I use a magnefying glass.

I guess all the reviewers who show the innards of the gear they are reviewing have voided the warranties?

I'm curious,how about some references to the less risky tweaks?

I'm always open to investigate new ways to get better sound.
The upgraded fuses have been simple to install and not very costly(AMR-$20.00) and I've had no issues.

After all the more costly upgrades and tweaks I've used, I'd say they are a bargain.They do more for less than the other things I've tried.

So fill me in.
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