Synergistic Research Purple UEF Duplex - receptacle

@stevebohnii Hi, interested to read you’d replaced the fuse in your Atoll IN300; I’m currently settling in a new IN200 Signature, and was wondering, with a view to replacing the IEC inlet fuse, what the rating of the stock fuse was? If that’s the fuse you replaced.

I’ve not read/seen any reviews re: the IN300 so not sure of its general sonic character, but the 200 has a touch of lift in the Mids, which is fine for me, but I don’t want to exaggerate this any further. I currently use QSA Light Blue fuses in all of my mains plugs (I’m in the UK 😏) but I’ve read the QSA Yellow is a little bright, which I want to avoid. The QSA Violet is more than I want to spend, so I’m toying with the idea of SR Orange or Purple. I’d be grateful for your thoughts on this idea in relation to the Atoll

EDIT: I had emailed Atoll in France to enquire about the IEC inlet fuse, not really expecting a reply, but I've just received a response: the IN200 fuse is an 8amp 5x20mm slow blow. 

Thanks very much

Kindest Regards

The Oyaide R1 and Furutech NCF series are reference receptacles. I suggested the Oyaide because that's what I use and have been very happy with them. It's also about half price of the Furutech once you include all the fittings.

I sincerely doubt that the Purple receptacle is better than these two but maybe it is, I'm not pulling my rack apart to find out.

If you want maximum detail in a fuse this is a detail monster. I have one in my power supply. Power House Zero 2 Extreme. They may be an offshoot of QSA, about $600 - my limit for fuses.

Painter24 - 

I hope you are well. I love my Atoll IN300 and think Atoll is an amazing hifi manufacturer currently flying under the radar. The IN300 is a very warm sounding solid state integrated amplifier. The sonic character is tube-like but with greater detail. It does an amazing job pushing high demanding speakers. I have a pair of ADS L1590II that have been completely refurbished by Richard So. They sound amazing. 

I thought the QSA Yellow sounded a little bright and am glad I moved up to the Violet. I think you will be very impressed with the SR Purple for the Atoll IN200 IEC. I like the Purple but I read SR recommends going up one rating above the manufacturer’s stock fuse. Also, Tweek Geek (where I buy my QSA fuses) allows you to receive full price on your current QSA fuse if you upgrade within six months. I agree with Willgolf and believe fuses can have the same sonic improvement as cables or any other tweak. I truly believe these fuses have taken my setup to the next level and I’m now getting the most out of my system. 

The Atoll IN300 takes a 10am/5x20/slow blow. 

Keep searching for the sound. 

Lordmelton -

Thanks for the suggestions. Have you tried any of the QSA fuses to compare to the Power House Zero 2 Extreme fuses. I’m very interest to know which QSA fuse (color) I can compare it to. Thanks again for your suggestions. 

Hi Steve, No I haven't compared the Power House to QSA fuses as I said they are incredibly detailed, much more than SR Purple.

I think having more than one in a system would be too much.