labtec 070616
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Step back and look at how ridiculous it is to spend this much time posting about a synergistic research fuse."
I see from one of your earlier posts that you are a great fan of Steve McCormack and his modifications. So am I. Steve is one of the giants of the hifi industry. This is what he had to say about fuses.
As a high-end audio designer, I am always on the
lookout for new ways to improve the performance of my electronics. It
has been clear to me for a long time that anything done to improve the
quality of my power supplies has a direct beneficial effect on the sound
of my equipment. What has been surprising (and not a little
frustrating) is how important the “little details” have become - the AC
power cords, AC inlets, internal wiring, and now the fuses themselves.
Like most audiophiles, I was skeptical at first - the truth is that I
didn’t "want" fuses to make any difference and become yet another detail
to worry about. And yet when “audiophile grade” fuses first appeared, I
knew I had to try them - the quality of the AC power path is simply too
important to ignore.
So I tried the fuses from HiFi-Tuning and
Isoclean, and was impressed by both. Here was a simple tweak that made a
larger legitimate sonic improvement than many absurdly-high-priced
cables I had tried, and cost a LOT less! Being happy with the
HiFi-Tuning fuses, I did not immediately jump on the Furutech fuses when
they first appeared, but I kept them in mind. Since I use a number of
other Furutech products in my equipment designs and upgrades, I finally
gave in and ordered some fuses.
Holy Smoke! To say I was
impressed is an understatement! I was very surprised to hear that the
Furutech fuses were outperforming the HiFi-Tuning fuses in every
respect, and installing them throughout my system brought it up to a new
level of performance. The Furutech fuses have quickly become my most
highly recommended tweak, and one of my all-time favorites. I urge you
to try them in your own system. Check the value and size of the main AC
line fuses in your gear and order some Furutechs for at least your amp
and preamp. As always, your mileage may vary, but I suspect you will be
impressed and pleased with the improvement in clarity, dynamics, and
engagement. Enjoy!"
Steve McCormack · Designer · SMcAudio.com · Vista, CA
I think Steve would LOVE the synergistic Research black fuses.
Another thing. I also saw one of your posts railing about power cords that cost more than $1000. Oregonpapa who started this thread has power cords that cost $3000 each. Is this one of the reasons you choose his thread for your rants?
From reading your posts I am convinced you are a genuine audiophile and I hold no grudge against you. We all form opinions in good faith from time to time. However new technologies and new products also appear from time to time. As a genuine audiophile you must remain curious or be left behind.
