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Hi Fi Tuning Supreme fuse-Burn In?

Hello,
I've gone through the Hi Fi Tuning line of fuses starting with their Silver and then on to the Classic Gold.
I recently purchased the the Supreme.
The Supreme does everything I hoped it would but as with anything in this crazy hobby, there's seems to be a trade-off.
I'm getting more clarity and air but the presentation seems to have an edge or sharpness to it.
If everything was just slightly more-should I say organic?-I'd be one happy man.
I have about 60 hours on them.
Will more time smooth things out?
The Gold's are definitely smoother but they lack the air and clarity the Supreme's provide.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

greh
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bdp24
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@rodman99999, I see no problem with one having your experience with and opinion of the Hi-Fi Tuning Fuses AND reading what Roger has to say about them (not just on AudioCircle, but also in some thread here on Audiogon). But that’s just me ;-) . Unlike some of the other high end fuses, many of the HFTF are cheap enough to give a try without spending a fortune (relative to the cost of the amp itself).
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geoffkait
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Let’s look at the numbers, shall we? What are they, 10,000 or 20,000 to 1? Not very good odds for ye olde skeptic, yes? We get this sort of thing frequently. It disobeys the laws of science and electricity. All fuses are the same. It’s a fraud and a hoax. The usual.
rodman99999
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@bdp24 - I try to apprise myself of as much information as available, whatever I’m considering. So- no problems at all, with reading as many OPINIONS as possible. One should remember, that these are all OPINIONS, however. I try to base my decisions on my own experimentation/experience, before drawing a conclusion(the scientific method). Too many try to proffer categorical statements, though, that they can’t establish/corroborate. To me, that’s not helpful, but- simply muddying the waters, for those seeking knowledge. Again- just my opinion.
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ramtubes
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Just to let everyone know, HI FI Tuning fuses cannot be used as tube fuses or in any DC application. They have very low breaking capacity and will and have damaged eqiupment. 

Their claims would make no sense and are an instult to a logical person. They put the wire in a teflon tube to reduce microphonics. If you can believe that then go right ahead.
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ramtubes
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@rodman99999  btw: I’ve had HI-FI Tuning’s fuses(Gold and now Supremes) in my Cary monoblocks’ mains and B+ circuits, for over 12 years, without a problem. That’s not counting when the occasional tube took a crap and the fuse did it’s job. Then again, that’s just my own(one person’s) experience, and- why should you take my word?.


It matters where the fuse is in the circuit. Please tell us where it is located, its rating and what it is breaking? Are you sure its in the DC HV path?
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