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Fuses

I’ve read of views on whether amp fuses impart any sound quality or coloring. I had a recent experience that has made me re-think my views (fuses do not affect sound) and wondered if others had a similar experience. 
I have a Line Magnetic integrated amp. After heavy regular use for over 5 years, one day it just wouldn’t power up. After checking the power supply, I assumed it must be a blown fuse. I recalled that Line Magnetic sent with the amp two replacement fuses of the same type/quality that was pre-installed. I dug out one of them from storage, replaced the fuse and the amp powered up normally. 

What surprised and delighted me was the change in sound with the replacement fuse. Fuller bass, more detail and more warmth. I have rolled the tubes several times in the amp, and am attuned to the subtle changes that can make. Popping in a fresh fuse seems to have had a similar affect. And these appear to be cheap fuses, available for a few dollars at most. I don’t think I understand any of this. 
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yuviarora
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@millercarbon and @oldhvymec So I reinstalled the bypass capacitors.....and they sound incredible. Sorry 🙏🙏 I was too quick to judge them....they sound open, crystal clear, and wonderful in both position on my speakers.

Just needed a bit of burn in time.

The Tinned Copper bypass capacitors have a wonderful tone, all the microdetails are still here... I'll add in more impressions after I get some solid listening time with these. 

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yuviarora
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Correction. I only have them bypassing the tweeter cap. 

They sound very very good :)

oldhvymec
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Well that's better than eatin' bugs.. :-)

You know you don't have to accept the gift my friend, return it to the giver. Pretty simple.. If he is really bugging you let admen know to give him a chat. I've never had to but I suppose there is a place and a time..

Regards

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yuviarora
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Finally found the block feature 🙏

I am very surprised how much of a difference that these little bypass capacitors made.... makes me want to get the 10uf full size tinned copper capacitors from Duelund.

These things are amazing.

I'll save those for my Magnepan 20.7s  🎅

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glory
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I am going to have TG send me a QSA Violet fuse to a B with a purple.

 

I, for one, don’t trust one of the members here that they actually even have a violet fuse to compare with a SR purple.

 

CD, you hear me?

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