The assumption being made here is that the different metals used in the fuse affect the sound in that particular function as a fuse. But, have you considered the possibility that simply adding into the circuit these different metals might have the same effect? Have you tried something like putting a second fuse holder in line with the one in the gear where different slugs can be inserted without compromising safety?
Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please
I recently began experimenting with slugs in place of fuses on most of my components and the results have been VERY rewarding. I'll write up a full review eventually but am awaiting possible different metal slugs in the near future. I started with copper and the improvement from stock fuses to the copper slugs was quite noticeable but, honestly, nothing compared to the upgrade from copper to solid silver slugs from Golden State Silver and, shockingly, titanium slugs. Can anyone comment on their DIRECT experience(s) with slugs other than copper? I'm looking into tungsten and possibly molybdenum presently. I'd love to try platinum or palladium but that's probably beyond my reach. AND PLEASE, THERE'S NO NEED TO COMMENT ON HOW FOOLISH IT IS TO BYPASS THE FUSE WITH SLUGS-----WE ALREADY KNOW---YOU'VE TOLD US EXHAUSTIVELY.
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lemonhaze: Did you try any other slugs than the copper? In my experience, copper is, by far, the least impressive. The silver was quite an improvement in pretty much every way I find important, and titanium was quite a bit ahead of the silver in the way it images and precisely it does so. I'm not saying that the Ti slug has laser focus, rather, it makes everything else sound a bit blurry by comparison. I screwed up an ordered 3/8" molybdenum rod but have the correct replacement on the way. Really curious to hear this and tungsten next week. Thanks |
@lcherepkai added silver slugs to my GE Tritan towers with active subs. Another Wow. Really appreciate you suggesting the silver slugs, they really make a difference. I also ordered a Swiss fusebox for extra protection on my Supratek preamp and to see how they perform sound-wise. Keep us updated on the other metals you try. I am happy to stay with the silver but who knows in this whacked out hobby. |
tksteingraber: I biamp my speakers as well but haven't installed a slug in the bass amp (D-Sonic) as I've had it go into protection mode a few times without really being pushed so not sure what's going on but don't want to take a chance. What are you hearing with your subs with the silver slugs in place? And please let us know how the Swiss fusebox compares to the slugs direct.
And I'm having trouble getting the correct molybdenum rod. I accidentally order 3/8" rather than 3/16" and then the seller sent out a replacement after I shipped the 3/8" back. That arrived today and it's obviously smaller than 3/16" so.... we'll see. |
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