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Something For The Fuse Guys ...

There are fuses, and then, there are fuses. 

I'm evaluating some prototype fuses that I received in the mail three days ago. 

Over the past few years, I've used fuses from five different manufacturers. The last three were the Red, Black and Blue fuses from Synergistic Research. Each one incrementally improved the sound of my system. My favorite so far was the SR Blue. 

The prototype fuses being evaluated presently raises the SQ beyond all of the others mentioned above. The major improvement to my ears is better tonal accuracy. Instruments and voices are more life-like. The noise is reduced allowing for a more solid 3-D presentation with the musicians more solidly presented on the sound stage. Overall, more information is fleshed out of CDs and LPs. 

The manufacturer, the price and the name of the prototype fuses will come later. I don't have the information thus far. My understanding is, if all works out, the release date is to be mid-October. 

Stay tuned ... 

Frank
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roberttcan
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Any time you would like to publicly compare our engineering knowledge w.r.t. to audio, electronics, and acoustics, you let me know clearthink. I don’t claim to know more than everyone, but your response to my analysis of the fuse "data" shows that I know a lot more than you.

clearthink961 posts10-25-2019 3:01pmroberttcan"Your post is brutally ignorant, horribly misinformed, stupendously communicative of your lack of education or literacy"

"You seem to have a problem with comprehension, understanding, and reasoning and you’re claims as a result do not withstand or survive even the most trivial, brief, cursory review."
ps
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I would like to propose an experiment, for all you fuse guys, if I may. It’s a “fuse-less,” yet profound upgrade. The cost is nominal. I firmly believe the benefits to be real, verifiable, and much less expensive than any fuse-du Jour.

Full-disclosure, I’ve performed this experiment on myself, as well as three close audiophile friends and the results have been unanimous. One caveat, cannabis is a key component.

Methodology:

*Visit Goodwill or some other suitable source and purchase a receiver or integrated amplifier, spending no more than $50 USD plus tax. The cheaper the better.

*Hook up your new-to-you electronic item and allow for an hour or two of warm-up softly playing the source of your choice. DO NOT do anything remotely close to “critical listening” during this time!

*At dusk, or later, shut the shades if any, dim the lights, and apply flame to a candle wick or two and sit down quietly to continue with the experiment:

*Before playing any music- take a hit or two of fine Afghan or perhaps Colombian if it’s available (respect to Steely Dan), allow a few minutes to pass. At that point press play. For jazz lovers, I strongly suggest the re-mastered release of the immortal “Kind of Blue.”

*Close your eyes. Get Ready!

*Wait a minute or two, and then, proceeding with caution, open your eyes.

*Do not be startled when you see that Miles and the gang ARE. IN. THE. ROOM. with you!

*Enjoy!


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danvignau
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If you have noise these days, you need more than fuses.
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thecarpathian
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What about critical listening for those who aren't total potheads?
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geoffkait
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The trouble I have with seeing Miles and the whole gang in the room is that I’m afraid it might be when nothing is playing. 🤪
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