To Fuse or Not to Fuse... That is the question!

Yup. At least do that first so that you are at least starting off with a good quality fuse that need not be expensive. 

@grannyring 
Likely I'm more a "music lover" than "audiophile". Now, as I said, partially also because I have limited time, so actual time for me to sit down, listen and relax is only about 15-20 hours a month or so. It could be a bit different would I have 100 hrs spare time per month. Nevertheless, I'm not saying others should not do all the tweaking and tuning, changing fuses, changing cables, changing directions and so many other options, it's just that I believe that changing room acoustics is easier, even if you don't exactly know/understand why the sound is different. 

@captaindidactic
As I mentioned, I may change and spend a bit more time on tuning once I have more time to do such tuning. Still, I will likely not go as far as changing fuses, but will try to learn more about room acoustics, and experiment with that. Nevertheless, I do have a small collection of cables at home, build up over the last 25 years or so. I do agree that different cables may result in slightly different sound.

@rodman99999 
For your info, I've just upgraded my power amps, and have ordered upgrades for my transport and DAC. It's not that I'm against upgrading, it's just that I will not be looking to endlessly change fuses, cables or other tweaks. Just a different personality I guess, I tend to be happy with what I have, I'm satisfied, and don't want to worry too much of what I possibly could have. I don't think I'm "stuck in a moment". In addition, yes, I'm absolutely happy... ;)

Of course, people are at liberty to enjoy their hobby the way they want it, if you prefer to go that path, options are unlimited, and you will never be finished. Some people are in this hobby just for the sake of this tuning, I'm fine with that. I'm not criticizing, just gave my opinion, for a good part also based on 40+ years of experience in this hobby. 

When Dante Alighieri wrote The Divine Comedy, I couldn't find which Circle of Hell this discussion came under, so I took a gander at Purgatirio and lo! I think I found it there. 

It seems that our penance is delayed and this discussion must go on for quite some time before we get back to Beatrice.

All the best,
Nonoise

It doth appear some shrinking violets 😲 are lurking here. Hey, that rhymes! Remember what the dormouse said, Faint heart ne’er won fair maiden. 💃 Don’t flip your gizzard. Flip your fuse! 🔜

I am also a music lover first with music playing at least 10 hours daily in our home! We attend many concerts and love searching for new artists we enjoy. All good.