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FUSES??? Just when I just replaced all my PC cords.

So I come across what I think is the next magic pill. "FUSES" Synergistic Research RED Quantum Fuse to be specific. Guaranteed to make a significant improvement in overall sound quality. Or a full refund. Gotta love that, total satisfaction. So, it's got my interest. Let's say one would like to challenge the promise. I have a Jolida tube amp (801) a Jolida JD9II phono pre and a Jolida glass tube DAC III. And I would like to try one fuse to start with. Which of the three components of my system would you recommend trying first?

Thanks in advance for any opinons.  
markeetaux
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lak
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All posters listed above know what they are talking about and speak the truth.
Markeetaux, I feel your frustration. You just put some big dollars into power cables, and now you can read about improvements with fuses. On top of that High Fedility Cables has some new products out that are affordable and really does make an improvement. It never ends unless you want it to end. Maybe that's part of the hobby?

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which brand of PC did you purchase?
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Found a small Canadian company run by Denis Sureau on Audio Asylum. His prices were at a price point that got my attention, the build
quality is excellent and his advice and knowledge was impressive. So I took a chance and purchased his recommended Mega Ultra LH cord for my Furman power conditioner to the wall. I was sold, and one by one replaced all cords with his line. Couldn't be happier.
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markeetaux:

The Synergistic Research RED or Black fuse will definately reduce some of the brightness - digititis of your DAC. You will also hear better imaging. Your 5 cent fuse is really keeping a good DAC from showing it's full potential.

I hope you will give a good audiograde fuse a trial. If you are not happy with the results send it back.

David Pritchard
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