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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
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi TBG, Elliot of Synerchistic Research said the the new top of the line fuses, the SR Reds only come in 500 volts, you can go to vh-audio web site too, there you will see the same specification, Elliot did say that the 500 volts would not matter, just the 1-amp like JWM has said, however, when it comes to my amp that I love and have to much money into, it's best for me to get many second opinions, cheers.
knghifi
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A fuse in the wrong direction should sound noticeably harsher and more sour.
In my VAC SigMKIIa pre, wrong direction sounds similar to out of phase and not harsh. Image was fat, rounded and limited extension in both directions.
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audiolabyrinth
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Thankyou Knghifi for giving that info on what to listen for when doing listening test on these SR Red fuses, that was alot of help,cheers.
after_hrs
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Hello,

Sorry to break in to the discussion but...

I have read through this thread hoping to get Tbg's fuse choice for his H-CAT preamplifier.

Tgb, would you kindly share your current fuse choice.
I continue to be amazed at the performance of this device, besting some very expensive tube preamps and all this with the .50 fuse it came with 10 years ago.

Cheers, and thanks in advance
tbg OP
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After_hrs, I still use both the H-Cat line stage and amp in my small room in NM. Presently I have the first Syn. Res. Quantum fuse in both. I know that they take 32mm fuses and think the value is 1 amp. I have yet to try the Syn. Rels. red fuses but soon will.

I also have found that the H-Cat is very responsive to vibration isolation and power cords. The Stillpoints Ultra minis work great under it and the Exemplar Portal power cord work well with it. My area code is 979 and 820-1314. Give me a call.

The H-Cat is amazing isn't it. My Koda K 10 is clearly better at only eleven times the cost!
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