Spectron amplifier - new black faceplate?

Dear Guma15;

As most things in this hobby its the question of the budget. The rail (internal) four fuses effect music in lessen degree then one main fuse. So, if you want you can get better internal fuses four times the price of one main with about 20% improvment. I did it but others may choose to invest the same money (about $120 - $150) into other tweaks. For example, vibration control devices like Acoustic Revive QR8 for about $138 set of 8 or Aurious. set of 3 (about $200 - $250) to put under the amp will do more help in improving the system's sound.

Still, if you want to install better quality rail fuses then rather good stock please note: Fast Blow, 10 AMP, 1.25" size, 250v and Furutech does not have, at the moment, fast blow fuses. So it leaves only HiFi Tuning Fuses (as far as I know). A few years ago, I also made arrangments with Cable Company for discount for Spectron users. John Pharo is salesperson to get in touch rgarding HiFi Tuning Fuses.

Thank you
Simon

Dear Simon,

Thank you for your kind replay. I think I will go for HiFi Tuning fuses also internally. My both fully upgraded Spectons already seating on Herbie’s Audio Lab Iso Cup’s. If this tweak choice is the best I do not know but works.

Best regards,
Boris

Hi,

I bought Musician III SE Mk2 with Bybee and VCap upgrades -slightly used but in good shape. I am listening to it for a second day and for my WATT/Puppy the sound is better then with McIntosh 2102. May be in midrange tube amp slightly better may be its my imagination - so close they are both. I will get HiFiTune Fuses and that will settles it. However, overall sound - soundstage, imaging, dynamic range, bass - all is better with Spectron. Even highs are silkier - no question about it!

I will not buy 2nd amp. I am sure that two monoblocks are better then one stereo - however I am happy with what I have.

Thank you all for your advices
Mike

Hello Mike,

I would express my personal opinion but from my experience I believe that pair of stock of Musician III monoblocks will sound much better then one Musician III with all upgrades.

Better in three-dimensionality, better in finesse, liquidity. To my surprise I do not hear so much improvement in dynamic range and bass or more correct - I do hear improvement there but not in a degree of the improvement in three-dimensionality and finesse.

John and Simon from Spectron explain it that when you use their monoblocks - all distortions originated in the amplifiers cancel each other completely and you listen to music without (amplifier induced) distortions.

All The Best
Rafael

The rail (internal) four fuses in both Spectrons are now replaced with HiFi Tuning’s. Results are more than pleased. Any kinds of sibilants gone, highs become cleaner, bas tighter, focus stronger, stage excellent… music simply shine. Everything moved near to reality. So, I would say that replacement of rail fuses is something worth to be tweaked.

Best regards,
Boris