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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
vhiner
544 posts
 
I just replaced my Classe' 2200 with a CA-2300. I was using a Hifi Supreme in the 2200 to excellent effect, but the 2300 has a completely different topology and requires the following fuse type:

IEC time lag, high breaking capacity 12A 250V

I cannot find this type listed among the Supremes' offerings, nor from Synergistic Research. Does any audiophile company make an upgraded fuse to replace this? Any suggestions welcome.
tbg OP
5,263 posts
 
Vhiner, I would call the Cable Company which sells all of the fuses. They should be able to give you this information. I assume this is just a 12A slow blow fuse, but I have never seen that value.
vhiner
544 posts
 
Tbg,

That's good advice, but I remain a bit skeptical about sales people's expertise in this rather small niche of audiophilia. If anyone owns the new range of Classe amps and has installed a fuse upgrade, I'd love to hear about it. Classe has always discouraged fuse upgrades for reasons I have never fully understood.
tbg OP
5,263 posts
 
Vhiner, I just went to Synergistic Research Quantum fuses http://www.synergisticresearch.com/featured/new-category-synergistic-research-quantum-fuses-furutech-hifituningsupreme-fuses/

I note that they have a 12.5 slow blow 20 mm fuse.
rodman99999
6,160 posts
 
AND just in case; Slo-Blo is synonymous with Time Lag, as can be seen on this Littelfuse data sheet: (http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Littelfuse/0218010HXP/?qs=sGAEpiMZZMvFDy2ynfLiNS%252bPLgNldHoz4YtqwB9TwGI%3d)
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