Have a Audio Research Ref 3 and am considering upgrading the fuses but I am a little skeptical. Would like to hear from people who have try this. Hard to believe that fuses can make a substantial difference like the manufacturers claim. All advice appreciated.
Jeff, You did not comment on my Nordost VS Signal Cable point. The price point of the lower end Nordost was about $200 compared to the $350 Signals. The higher end Nordost were north of $800 and I did not prefer them. BTW, I am eager to know your components. You do not list them, so I would not know what your preference is.
In my systems I do have aftermarket power cords and power conditioning on my system but they are all very modest. My power cords are 14AWG Hospital Power cords that are purple and gray. I swear they look a lot like the Iron Lung Jellyfish power cords but for much less. My front end has power conditioning via a Topaz 1.8KVa Isolation Transformer and a Belkin PureAV surge protector power strip. Not the most expensive gear but I have heard a reduction in noise floor. My amp is plugged directly into the wall socket.
Before I get to the fuses I'm going to try some DIY power cords using Belden 83803 wire with Sonar plugs followed by a change to Hubbell 8300 Hospital Outlets. I'm trying to not overspend on tweaks or upgrades like I have in the past. If I get noticeable improvements out of these tweaks I'll make the jump to fuses if I can find them at a price I find reasonable.
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