The differences were heard in all components, but this is what I found in order of impact:
1. Amp (Cary v12i)
2. Preamp (Cary SLP98F1)
3. CD Shanling t-100
Couldn't find a fuse in my VPI Table :^D
Like Ghosthouse, you can really tell when you take them out!
IMHO, worth the dough.