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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
markeetaux OP
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Parts Connexion is selling Hi-Fi Tuning Silver Star fuses at $20 (originally sold for $40). So I ordered one for my amp. Basically a twenty dollar audition. If I feel there is an audible improvement I will replace all my fuses. Question;  Is there right/wrong way to install fuses?
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maplegrovemusic
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No , No scientific way to install . Cross your fingers , say three hail marry's , Have a rabbits foot in your pocket too . If that does not work flip fuse over and reinstall . 
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mapman
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David Pritchard are you associated with Synergistic Research?  

Just wondering.  
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davidpritchard
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markeetaux:

Sorry at the last second you went cheapskate on your audio system.
Those Hi-Fi fuses are accurately named. They have been on "sale" for a long time. You will hear some improvement or at least some change in your system.

The Synergistic Research Black fuse  is currently the best audiophile grade fuse available according to most but not all who tried them.

What is not debatable is that the SR Black fuse comes with a no risk 30 day trial. This gives plenty of time to break in the fuse and try it in both directions.

David Pritchard
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davidpritchard
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mapman:

I am not associated with Synergistic Research in any way. I am not a dealer, reviewer, or beta tester. I do not receive any samples or get any special "dealer pricing".

I am a Cardiac Anesthesiologist practicing in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
I am on the Board of Directors of the chamber music series "El Paso (Texas) Pro Musica". The Emmy winning cellist Zuill Bailey is the artistic director.

I come from a scientific - medical- music loving environment.
My father was Jack A. Pritchard MD who was the discoverer of the treatment of Eclampsia in pregnant women and the author of William"s Textbook of Obstetrics.

When I try to improve my listening systems I try to do so in a methodical  scientific method. I am fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to world class musicians up close and and the same program multiple times.

I do think the Synergistic Research Black fuses are a significant sonic advancement. The cost for said improvement is small , and the fuse comes with a money back trial. For these reasons I am an advocate for the Synergistic Research Black fuse.

David Pritchard
 
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