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OMG - I am just investigating ‘tweaks’ to improve my audio system.

Everyone:

i have been been using Audiogon to educate myself on trying to improve my audio systems ( yes I have two systems - one in my main living area and one in my man cave ). I actively buy used equipment on Audiogon and I use the discussion boards to educate myself on how to best improve my sound. I just specifically asked for help on implementing the ‘new orange fuse from SR in my main system on another thread that apparently just got shut down ! To clarify comments made on the thread that is now closed - I am only looking to replace fuses that I have access to on the outside of my system components. I am not opening up any equipment. I am not qualified to do this - I am a Chemist who loves music! Audiogon discussion boards have improved my sound in the last 6 months to a level that is ‘over the Moon great’. I now use Anticable for my interconnects and speaker wire, Furman Elite 15 Power Conditioner, High Fidelity Cables MC 0.5 Power Conditioner.  I upgraded my Maggie 1.6 qrs- they are now Peter Gunned - midrange vocals are the best I have ever heard!

the people hear that have helped me - you know who you are - elizebeth - nonoise - thanks again for the help!

i asked for help directly from Oregonpapa concerning the SR Orange fuse just released - but I got the thread killed I guess - sorry. Not my intent. I just wanted to buy the correct fuse that I can access without opening up my equipment. I listed my specific equipment earlier - but the only fuses I have access to are:

Krell KAV 400 xi - one fuse port labeled AGC 8 - this integrated amp is out of warranty and 9 years old - still sounds great
Maggie 1.7i - type 3AG 4 amp max

any help would be appreciated!

tom8999
tom8999
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oregonpapa
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rauliruegas ...

Thank you for the response. Now that you've explained it, I see what you did. I don't suppose it would be for everyone though. A person would have to have some talent with electronics to do the job, plus what happens to the warranty on the electronics if something goes bad? 

I think I'll stick with aftermarket fuses. :-)

Frank
tom8999 OP
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Wow - sorry for the delay in my input here since I started this thread. My wife and I have been on vacation for two weeks out of the country with limited internet (Carib vacation).

My Krell KAV 400 xi is now repaired by Krell and on it’s way back to me. It needed to be recapped in the Amp, and repairs in the preamp to eliminate a hum at high volume. In my book this speaks very well on build quality at Krell - a 15 year old integrated amp hopefully in new condition for $775. What a great country! A new Krell integrated runs $7,000.

To address some comments I have read - I have addressed room acoustics, within limits my wife will accept. The sound out of my system - vocals, imaging, highs, bass are very accurate. I love my biamped Maggie 1.7i with bass panel. My references are multiple live Diana Krall concerts, and small Jazz Club music (The Jazz Corner at Hilton Head Island).

i have done multiple tweaks to my system already ( speaker wire, interconnects, Furman Power Conditioner, High Fidelity Cables MC 0.5  ) with good results.

 I cannot wait to find out how my rebuilt Krell sounds. Once I get the Krell  broken in, I will look into additional ‘tweaks’ going forward.

Everyone - this is a hobby! Enjoy Listening.
glupson
7,842 posts
 
geoffkait,
>>>>I’ll give it a shot. What do you do, pour it on the amplifier?
Reminder, you do not have an amplifier. Do not pour it on someone else's.
glupson
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"...a 15 year old integrated amp hopefully in new condition for $775. What a great country! A new Krell integrated runs $7,000."
Seems like an 15-year-old amplifier for $7775. Nothing wrong with a little Botox every now and then. I doubt those new  $7000 ones would last 15 years.

I have one 17-18-19 year old amplifier made in China. No hum yet but probably not worth repairing, if it ever happens.


rauliruegas
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Dear @oregonpapa  : I understand you but in reality with a little care that can't happen if your electrical power line(s) are fully regulated and true bullet proof.

The rewars are really high and worth to do it and if you can at least you have to know why is worth to do it, why the best " path " is no fuse at input electronic items.

Obviously that it's a personal decision.

Regards and enoy the MUSIC NOT DISTORTIONS,
R.
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