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

@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. 

jetter ...

• "Oregonpapa, in all your well-meaning literature, I wonder if you have separated more audiophiles from their hard-earned than any other individual on this site, they seem to think it was worth it."

Yes, they definitely seem to think it was worth it. I hear from them all the time via PM ... and you can read their many comments here on this site.

Sharing pertinent information with other hobbyists so they can improve their systems beyond what they thought possible is a fun thing to do.

By the way, the word through the grapevine is that over 1000 SR Orange fuses were sold within three days of their announcement. I'm sure its many more by this date. That's a lot of happy campers. :-)

georgehifi ...

• "How many times have I seen you say this, from stock to black to blue to red to purple now orange, you must have the best sounding system in the world."

"The Best?" I have no way of knowing George, but in several ways, it is one of the best I've ever heard, and I've heard a lot of systems in my time. Oh, and to my knowledge, there was never a "Purple" fuse. Did I miss something?

• "Because there’s now a million Orange fuses to get rid of at rrp $150, cost price 20cent, nice profit if you can get it."

I know you're not from around these parts, George, but around here, profit is a good thing. It allows for more R&D, which in turn creates more great products. That is a definite benefit for the end-users, wouldn't you agree?

Profit creates more jobs and better lifestyles for all concerned. That holds true for every legitimate business. A definite benefit there too George. Surely you can't disagree with that, eh George?

By the way, George, if I remember correctly, you weren't feeling very well a year or so ago. I hope all is well with you now. 

Take care ...

Frank