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Shanling ET3 transport: anyone changed or upgraded the fuse

I'd been planning on getting a Shanling ET3 transport.  I have a Bel Canto CD3t already and have heard very significant improvements and change in sound character by using different fuses (slugs).  I didn't see a fuse holder on the back of the Shanling so contacted MusicTeck about this and received the following message they got from Shanling:   "Fuse is inside and would require complete disassembly of the device, voiding any warranty".   So far, this has been a deal-breaker for me.  Just wondering if anyone has opened up this transport and can comment on the difficulty of swapping out the fuse?  Thank you.

lcherepkai
tweak1
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wouterk
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I just purchased the ET3 after watching reviews on YouTube by reviewers I value. 
The transport works very well in my setup with Denafrips DDC, DAC, pre amplifier and ATC active speakers. I am really enjoying listening to CDs again after years of streaming. 
What works best for me: over sampling 4x and connect via optical. 

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lcherepkai OP
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Yeah wouterk, it's a nice-looking transport and the reviews are enticing for sure.  I just know that upgrading the fuses (or using quality slugs) makes a for big improvement in sound quality, but the fuse is buried in this transport and I was told could only be accessed by removing a board so.....   That has been a deal breaker for me so far.

 

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