Quantum Science Audio Thread

ozzy ...

• "First listen, definitely a sharper image than the yellow."

That was my first impression when I replaced the SR Orange fuses with the QSA Yellow fuses. There definitely was more detail because of a perceived improvement in transparency. However, eventually, I went back to the SR Orange fuses in order to enjoy the music.

I’m looking forward to your assessment of the red fuse as it breaks in, Ozzy. There are a couple of A’goners getting ready to receive the QSA Violet fuses, and I’m looking forward to their assessments as well.

I’m very curious at this point how far up the QSA fuse line one would have to go in order to outperform the prototype fuses (price to be determined) I’m using now. The QSA Yellows certainly don’t do it at $213. Maybe the QSA Violet fuse at $711 might be the ticket. Or ... maybe the QSA Red fuse at $1422 will do the trick. We’ll see down the road.

At any rate, the improvements made by these aftermarket fuses boggles the mind, as do the prices. :-)

Frank

@kingbarbudaIs this the 1260 paste that was being referred to earlier as an alternative to Total Contact and preferred over Total Contact by (at least) one person here?

No, I used 1260 contact enhancer.  It is $350 for a 1.5 ml bottle.  I don't think it is as good as PPT but I am out of PPT.  Try the Cable Company...they have it.  

I went back to the SR orange over the Light Blue in my Rogue RP 7 tube linestage. At first I thought the Light blue was better. Gave it a couple weeks. Switched the Orange back in. Much more sparkle and detail. Reinstalled the blue for a few days.  The Blue has a little more body but at the cost of resolution 

benzman ...

Which fuse allows you to get more involved with the music?

At first install I was surprised how good the Light Blue sounded. Usually fuses are rollercoasters the first 100 hours or so. Definitely a nice pace and very enjoyable. After a couple weeks I swapped the SR Orange back in and just more lively and better separation of the instruments. The blue sounds real good but in my system I prefer the SR Orange. You may like the Blue better. I’m 63 and I can hear a 12kz tone and that’s about it.  With the Townshend Podiums and a room that is at 30 db it is really easy to hear all changes in gear and add ons.
 I was thinking of trading up in the QS line. What improvements does the Yellow bring over the Light Blue?