Synergistic Red Fuse ...

Mapman, 
I mentioned the cost of the Black fuses as you've raised that concern  several times, certainly you're not alone with that view. To me it's pretty simple, you tried the Red fuse and it made no difference for you. So its a no go in your opinion, understood. Many posters have had terrific results, but no product will please everyone. Mapman have you tried any vibration /resonance control products?  I use the Star Sound Apprentice platforms and I am very happy with them. I love finding audio products that tweak and improve music reproduction enjoyment in our homes. 
Charles, 

Sgordon1 5-3-2016
Regarding fuse ROTATION... I have found "DOTS DOWN" to sound the best.... I encourage everyone to experiment with fuse rotation!

And I would encourage that before perceived sonic differences are reported as being attributable to causes that seemingly make no sense whatsoever, that steps be taken to assure that the perceived differences are being attributed to the correct variable. In this case, for example, by rotating the fuses back and forth once or twice between their original positions and the rotated positions, to verify that the perceived differences are repeatable, and that they are not due, for example, to random differences in contact between the fuse and the holder.

Regards,
-- Al

Charles I use isolation stands and platforms under speakers.   Gear rests on rock solid very heavy table on ground level concrete foundation with thin dense carpet and pad.     My main speakers are in an adjacent room from my gear.   My speakers in my room with my gear can go as loud as possible even with  turntable sitting a few feet forward of them.  It's all rock solid.   The only moving parts are the turntable.   I use music server with wifi connection to streamer. No wires.     Also mu metal foil around phono step up former.    Also good quality Pangea power cords and power conditioning.    Digital and line level gear in separate outlets from power amp.   Very highly tweaked to minimize noise and distortion.  

It it sounds really good hard to beat IMHO or at least I like it a lot and would not trade.   Took a long time and a lot of attention and some money to get there.   Wish you could hear it.  

Cheers.  

Almarg posted the following exchange,

Sgordon1 5-3-2016
Regarding fuse ROTATION... I have found "DOTS DOWN" to sound the best.... I encourage everyone to experiment with fuse rotation!

And I would encourage that before perceived sonic differences are reported as being attributable to causes that seemingly make no sense whatsoever, that steps be taken to assure that the perceived differences are being attributed to the correct variable. In this case, for example, by rotating the fuses back and forth once or twice between their original positions and the rotated positions, to verify that the perceived differences are repeatable, and that they are not due, for example, to random differences in contact between the fuse and the holder.
Regards,
-- Al

Thanks for the high humor that is so often missing in these threads. If I’m misinterpreting the nature of your response, my apologies.

G