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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
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tom8999 OP
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Everyone - here is another update on my quest for better sound - my Krell KAV 400 xi is now officially unrepairable- it did not pass Krell’s last Test before being shipped back to me (DC voltage drift that was not correctable). Sorry for the earlier misinformation.

i have decided to buy Krell’s new integrated amp as my replacement - the Krell K 300i. This does dent my budget, but I am excited to get my hands on it - hopefully by Jan 6th per Krell.

per Georgehifi’s earlier comments - I am getting a brand new preamp and amplifier instead of a rebuilt 15 year old Krell. And a 5 year warranty is also included. Not a bad situation after my wife got over the upfront investment!

i have used my ‘other 5 year old Krell - a S550i’ in my main system the last month, and it is outperforming the older 400xi. Hopefully the new Krell will be another step change upward. I will let you all know how it goes. My budget is busted but I will have both of my systems back soon. I admit II need my music to stay sane! I guess I could have worse vices!

my tweaking my stereo systems is now on hold for at least the first half of 2020.

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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georgehifi
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tom8999 OP
I have decided to buy Krell’s new integrated amp as my replacement - the Krell K 300i. This does dent my budget, but I am excited to get my hands on it - hopefully by Jan 6th per Krell.
Per Georgehifi’s earlier comments - I am getting a brand new preamp and amplifier instead of a rebuilt 15 year old Krell. And a 5 year warranty is also included.

 Good for you, a much better sonic investment to do that. Than doing any "snake oil purchases", that will leave you doubting if the money was well spent.

Cheers George
jerrybj
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Some things I have bought, there is no doubt to the improvement, and no doubt as to why.

Interconnects.
Power cables.
Speakers.
DAC mods, and improved power supply.
Equipment isolation.
Cleaning up the power.
Jitter control, USB-S/PDIF converter, re-clocking.

Some others that I’ve added have made a difference, both small and not so small.
People with no experience of these will not change my experiences, my sound improvements, or my system. I will continue telling others of the benefits.

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georgehifi
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As predicted, immediately after my post cometh the heckler.

Those few are engineered and measurable tweaks.

For those who wish to see the whole tweakamania story and the other
70% of snake oil BS tweaks, they can be seen here.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/any-tweaks-i-m-missing
Make sure your wearing a kidney belt when reading.

Cheers George
jerrybj
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George

You are making this personal. I’m not heckling.
You are acting like a bully. I don’t like bullies.
Just stop it.

And you really need to research the meaning of words before you use them.
When I state my observations (as encouraged in this forum), that is in no way heckling.

That’s more in your line anyway...
"... aggressive comments or abuse."
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