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Post by MartinT on Sept 14, 2022 13:13:16 GMT
I found two more used SR Orange 13A fuses on eBay at a bargain price. More Nectar points later...
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Post by MartinT on Sept 15, 2022 18:50:30 GMT
The combined effect of the Coherent BDM power cable reaching its full performance and the SR Orange fuse in the pre-system feed getting some hours on it is the most vibrant and alive feeling to music I've yet heard on my system. It makes any music a joy to play.
I'm currently getting to know the Christine and the Queens' Chaleur Humaine album and it's a riot of musical colour and synth sumptuousness. The bass is particularly impressive.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 16, 2022 17:03:22 GMT
Two more SR Orange fuses arrived today. That completes my 1" mains system fuses as being all Purples and Oranges. I have 5 empty boxes each of Purples and Oranges. I think I have one or two Reds still as 20mm rear panel fuses. I will have to check what's left.
There's a little bit more of the vividness, vibrancy and life in music, which just pops into existence seemingly unrelated to the speakers.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 17, 2022 12:48:05 GMT
I just performed a survey of all my rear panel fuses - what a pain, and having to turn things off then back on in the right order, too. It turns out I can move one SR Orange 1A fuse to the Zero Zone PSU, so I just need one Purple 1A and one Orange 10A 20mm fuse - now ordered. That means that all my fuses will be split as follows (cable and rear panels matching): - Regenerators and ancillary components: SR Orange
- Core three digital components: SR Purple
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Post by HD Music & Test on Sept 17, 2022 12:50:37 GMT
Just be aware now that SR are stopping all production of fuses except Purple. I believe one other outlet and myself have purchased all of the fuses that a relevent to ourselves.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 17, 2022 12:52:41 GMT
Just be aware now that SR are stopping all production of fuses except Purple. I believe one other outlet and myself have purchased all of the fuses that a relevent to ourselves. Good to know, Tony. Disappointed that the Oranges are being stopped. As you say, they have their place in a balanced system. I have a few Reds as contingency and I won't be missing the Blues or Blacks! |
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Post by MartinT on Sept 17, 2022 20:11:44 GMT
The system rack since recent changes. Now much tidier than it was!  |
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 17, 2022 20:16:30 GMT
I was surprised when I saw it all in the flesh as I thought the current photo was pretty up to date
Much better
Few more granite placemats will do it good too !
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Post by MartinT on Sept 17, 2022 20:21:33 GMT
I shall investigate thicker granite soon. Shame I can't fit one onto the P10, there's just no room between its top plate and the shelf above it.
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 17, 2022 20:25:47 GMT
My least height is above the TAD M 2500
Only managed to get two of the A3 size in. Then managed to squeeze the A4 ones in side by side
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Post by MartinT on Sept 21, 2022 17:21:01 GMT
The SR Purple 20mm has gone into the back of the Rendu to replace the supplied Orange. There is already a 1" Purple in the Coherent 6D cable plug.
As with my previous Purples, the effect is immediate and very similar. More fine detail, wider stage. Lovely vocal reproduction. There is absolutely no downside that I can hear. It completes an all-Purple shod set of core digital components.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 21, 2022 17:35:55 GMT
Now an SR Orange has gone into the power amp rear panel, matching the Orange in the cable plug. It replaced a Red.
A smaller difference than the Purple above, but still an increase in vibrancy and impact.
I guess some readers will be shocked at the combined cost, but in the context of a system like mine, they are relatively inexpensive and effective small upgrades.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 24, 2022 18:25:33 GMT
A final SR Orange 20mm fuse went into the Zero Zone power supply feeding the 2nd master clock. I can't hear an immediate effect but I'll give it a few days. It's good to have completed the standardising of all my fuses. Job done!
The system is sounding wonderful, making all the effort towards creating a dedicated streaming setup feel worthwhile.
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Post by mattspl on Sept 24, 2022 20:56:45 GMT
Hi Martin,
It sounds like you’ve got a good grasp on the SR fuses.
I’ve a couple in my system, but would like to get some for my active speakers.
Would you think the orange would work well(I think they are on sale), or is it worth going for the new purple?
Thanks
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Post by MartinT on Sept 24, 2022 21:01:45 GMT
Hi Matt. My sound balance may not work for others!
Saying that, I've used Purples in my core digital gear - streamer, DDC, DAC.
Oranges in everything else, especially the analogue gear.
I'd go for Orange in the speakers.
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Post by mattspl on Sept 25, 2022 0:04:26 GMT
Thanks Martin, I’ll give them a go and let you know the result.
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Post by MikeMusic on Sept 25, 2022 9:11:08 GMT
You could always try some cheaper ones first EG HiFi Tuning
One in each speaker or more ?
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Post by mattspl on Sept 25, 2022 16:30:24 GMT
You could always try some cheaper ones first EG HiFi Tuning One is each speaker or more ? Hi Mike, I had Hifi Tuning Supreme in my previous speakers and they were a definite improvement, so I could try the newer supreme3. My old speakers used 1.6A fuses, but my new ones are only 1A unfortunately. I also tried DIYing fuses in my old speakers after seeing the Beeswax fuses which appear to be drilled at the end, filled, then soldered over. These worked well and definitely need investigating further with what can be injected into the fuse. There is actually more than 1 fuse in each speaker, but I don’t know what size or how many are inside. |
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Post by realysm42 on Sept 25, 2022 18:05:04 GMT
I have the top beeswax fuses in my dac and poweramps; i got an uptick in ease and lucidity across the whole sound, very nice!
Now i have the 'pleasure' of uk mains wall fuse requirements i might get one in that plug too.
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Post by HD Music & Test on Sept 25, 2022 18:21:44 GMT
No UK versions are available despite me offering them $£ to produce them for me. Jerry wont budge on this.
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