Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?

Put the PADIS fuses in my class D monos. They definitely sound better already. Better clarity and imaging, smoother mids, cleaner bass. Very happy with these guys.

I'm sure it's just because I cleaned the contacts when I changed fuses. That and a bunch of expectation bias. 😝

Okay, My results are in after installing the PADIS fuse.  I am also playing with different sets of vintage Russian Tubes.  So I currently have Gold Lion KT 88 Russian tubes in my Raven Amp.  First, in answer to Geoff's comment about my statement that I don't consider myself to be an audiophile despite having high end equipment.  The reason I say this is that I could not tell you a thing about measuring frequencies, or anything related to specs and performance of equipment.   I base everything on what I hear and whether I enjoy or not.  That is it plain and simple.  I am not a audio geek in that sense.

Regarding the Padis fuse..like when I change power tubes, I did hear a performance improvement from the new fuse.  The vocals were clearer, the instrumentation was more defined.  My music is definitely better.  I believe it is more pronounced on Rock, Country and Jazz.  I did not hear as much difference listening to Classical, which I don't understand.  So, for $30 dollars it is definitely worth it in my mind. 

As a result of this test, I just ordered the SR Blue fuse.  It will be interesting to see if I hear further improvement.  According to the reviews the new SR Blue starts opening up after 24 hours.  

I am also debating either trading my Lumin A-1 in for a S-1, or adding an EMM Lab DAC2X V2 D/A Converter to my A-1.  Most of my music is stored in a Synology NAS.   I am told these changes would up my performance even more.   If anyone has any experience with the S-1 or Emm Lab your comments are welcome.  

Thx Nonoise for the suggestion on the PADIS fuse.  

I hope you can leave your amp on to give the fuse about 100 hours so it is fully settled in. If possible reverse the direction of the fuse and see if it sounds better. It may sound more articulate in one direction.


I look forward to your comparison between the Padis and the SR Blue fuse.

David Pritchard

@davidpritchard - good advice.  However, keep in mind that the Furutech/PADIS fuses with the rhodium will take 200-250 hours to fully burn in.  100 hours will not cut it on these.

@willgolf
I’m glad you’re having a positive experience with the PADIS fuse. But, and there’s always a but, remember what @auxinput stated about how the fuse takes a while to settle in. @davidpritchard is right as well. You’ll experience some ups and downs but they’ll be short lived and with each step, it just gets better and better. 😀

As for correct direction, the big tip off they were in the wrong direction for me was the rolled off highs. If they are like you remember them and everything else is better, then odds are you have them in the right direction.

All the best,
Nonoise