Fuses that matter.

Al,

Thanks.

I don't possess a multimeter but if I get a chance I'll see about getting one from Rat Shack or Sears. I've always wanted to know just how much variance there is in my apartment during listening sessions.

Time to find out.

I suspect that when I see the results, I'll be looking at power conditioners or the like soon after.

All the best,
Nonoise

Mapman said , " Some people hear differences with fuses they like " I wasn't aware that we were suppose to like or dislike them. I just try things, if the sound improves I leave them in, if not I take them out. I have a closet full of stuff I tried. The fuses are still in place.
And to not try something that a particular individual is pushing is an odd way to judge a product. Yeah, why learn something new when it's easier and less expensive to bury your head in the sand.

Al,

Just for the heck of it I went and got a multimeter and here are the preliminary
results:

Time: 7:45 pm on a quiet Sunday, usual time for listening.

At the socket:
a steady and constant 119 @ 600V
fluctuating constantly from 119.7 to 120.3 @ 200V

From the Brick Wall Filter:
a steady and constant 119 @ 600V
fluctuating constantly from 119.7 to 119.9 @ 200V

Everything I use is plugged into the Brick Wall Filter, so I guess that it's good that I at least have that in my system.

I'll take steps to measure more tonight and through the day tomorrow and get back to you with the results.

All the best,
Nonoise

Almarg, I borrowed a voltage tracking machine from a friend in EE and checked my voltage continually for two weeks. I got occasion drops from the typical 122.4 volts. In Texas the electric companies are accustomed to heavy use in the heat. Last year they lost a good deal of their reserve as they had exposed water pipes that froze in the winter and were being repaired. Some planning! But here we were not subject to the black out that Texas inflicted on New Mexico.

I, at least, don't have any pattern of when the system sounds better.

I cannot speak to any of the technical aspects of fuses, but I have been an audiophile for many years and trust my ears, not hype. I sprang for the top of the line, $90 Supreme versions. If worthless, my loss would be limited.

I have installed HiFi Tuning Supreme fuses first in my Wyetech Opal pre, where the improvement was on the order of 10% - 15%; greater smoothness, definition and "naturalness" in sound. definitely woth the $$.

I then installed one recently in my modded Sansui TU-9900 tuner and I would now say the sound is CD quality -- an inprovement on the order of 25%. I occassionally have to remind myself I am listening to an FM tuner. The WFUV NY DJ is talking in the room! The detail on the music is stunning.

This has been my experience. Next up for a new fuse is my W4S DAC2. These fuses are the real deal.

Neal