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Post by MartinT on Feb 25, 2018 10:31:54 GMT
It he back at work? If he is he'll possibly be employed propping the bar up. It's Bristol Show weekend. Yes, Tony is looking a lot better and is probably at the Bristol show at the moment. |
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Post by MikeMusic on Feb 25, 2018 10:59:42 GMT
This is why some discussions on tweaks go wrong. Non-techy bloke installs tweak, says much of improvement there is. Techy bloke asks 'What causes the improvement?' Non-techy bloke either quotes verbatim from the tweak manufacturer's publicity, or guesses wildly without understanding what the words he or the manufacturer is using actually mean. Techy bloke either: a) (if polite) responds 'I see' and leaves it at that; b) falls on the floor laughing; c) asks ever more detailed technical questions until the non-techy bloke says I DON'T KNOW. FFS, IT JUST SODDING WELL WORKS, OK? Of course, this does render such threads tricky beasts to manage, because you either get short 'I tried it, I liked it' threads with no real discussion, or long, increasingly bitter arguments ending in a ban or two. Non techy bloke has T shirt and only a passing interest in tech Now confesses to being non techy and says it works ! |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 25, 2018 11:53:05 GMT
For me, making a positive difference trumps the technical explanation. The latter can come later!
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Post by The Brookmeister on Feb 26, 2018 14:25:23 GMT
This is why some discussions on tweaks go wrong. Non-techy bloke installs tweak, says much of improvement there is. Techy bloke asks 'What causes the improvement?' Non-techy bloke either quotes verbatim from the tweak manufacturer's publicity, or guesses wildly without understanding what the words he or the manufacturer is using actually mean. Techy bloke either: a) (if polite) responds 'I see' and leaves it at that; b) falls on the floor laughing; c) asks ever more detailed technical questions until the non-techy bloke says I DON'T KNOW. FFS, IT JUST SODDING WELL WORKS, OK? Of course, this does render such threads tricky beasts to manage, because you either get short 'I tried it, I liked it' threads with no real discussion, or long, increasingly bitter arguments ending in a ban or two.  |
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Post by The Brookmeister on Feb 26, 2018 15:05:16 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Feb 26, 2018 16:11:44 GMT
I thought that there was a separate thread for spamming discussing B.R. and that this one was restricted to discussions about fuses.  Comments on your experiences with the fuses only from now on please. All other wibble will be deleted. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 26, 2018 19:53:24 GMT
It should be. Let's get back on track and keep this one for fuses. On the comment about hornet's nest, does anyone really think I'm going to back away from recommending accessories* and tweaks that I and others find worthwhile? The whole point of TAS is to share best experiences for the benefit of all! *EDIT: please heed the forum warnings about accessories that apply to mains power, which have been in place since the early days. You purchase and use such accessories at your own risk. More here. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 26, 2018 22:06:17 GMT
Everything described here is based on personal experience. I couldn't care less whether people buy the fuses or not.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 5:21:50 GMT
These fuses do not conform to BS standards, so the user accepts all liability with respect to ignoring the U.K. regulations. From a post you made in the forum notices: There are occasional threads where mains power is discussed, including but not limited to the installation of dedicated mains power, DIY projects including power supplies derived from the mains, and modifications to existing components or house wiring. In all cases you MUST SEEK EXPERT ADVICE FROM A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN (as defined by your country's local laws) BEFORE UNDERTAKING SUCH WORK. In particular, you must not tamper with existing house wiring, earthing arrangements or safety circuit breakers or fuses designed to protect the system from component failures. If you do perform such work, you do so at your own risk and after acknowledging the risks as stated above. Additionally, you must not recommend in any post on this forum the modification or bypassing of such safety systems, for instance the removal of plug or equipment fuses. We reserve the right to remove such posts and give a stern warning to the offender. This notice is made for the protection of all our members and constitutes fair warning. Read more: theaudiostandard.net/thread/346/tampering-mains-power#ixzz58HaBLK1PYes, it is tiresome to keep going on about it, but you are ignoring your own forum notice. You use these 13A plug fuses at your own risk. |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 27, 2018 7:04:28 GMT
The forum warnings remain in place and yes, members must understand that they use any non-BS marked fuse entirely at their own risk.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2018 8:54:29 GMT
Hopefully Tony, Fluxed in time will be along to tell us. It he back at work? If he is he'll possibly be employed propping the bar up. It's Bristol Show weekend. Morning Strat Had to attend Bristol though not fully recovered yet still away to go. A smile coverts a lot of ground. Definitely not following Dave at the bar, I drink very little alcohol have done for many years. The show was extremely busy and very positive. Make your own mind up with BR, try it if you like it keep it if not buy some more music or consider a nice trip away to sunnier and warmer climes as its bloody freezing here! |
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Post by TheMooN on Mar 10, 2018 13:31:14 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 10, 2018 15:30:46 GMT
Please report back !
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 10, 2018 15:46:31 GMT
I am not quoting this as fact of course but this is an interesting thought in that audiogon thread as mentioned by TheMoon -
There is only one reason a >$100 boutique fuse may sound better than a quality $2 fuse.
That is because the >$100 boutique is replacing a $2 fuse that is old and tired seen too many switch on cycles, making it weak and also carbon’ed up as can be seen by these time deterioration pics of the same fuse. >
A slow-blo ageing right to left - peakpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fuse-8312-640x426.jpg
A fast-blo ageing left to right - i.stack.imgur.com/0uqWX.jpg%20
Your better off spending $2 on an original new fuse, and save yourself >$98 as the ageing process will happen just as fast with the >$100 fuse.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 10, 2018 17:20:07 GMT
Only time will tell for sure.
In x months we swap to a cheapo fuse and check again.
My money is on the $100 jobbie
Thinking of which...
My SR Red has been in place for many months.
Can check cheapo against that
The days of ordinaire fuses are numbered IMO
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 10, 2018 17:21:27 GMT
Yes I think that would be a worthwhile experiment Mike.
Also try putting in a brand new cheapo instead of SR and see if any improvement ...
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Post by TheMooN on Mar 10, 2018 17:46:49 GMT
Yes I think that would be a worthwhile experiment Mike. Also try putting in a brand new cheapo instead of SR and see if any improvement ... Been there, done that already, Jules, all comparisons being made with New fuses and cleaned contacts , I even attempt to keep Burn in / Cycle time as close as feasable. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2018 18:22:18 GMT
Nice to see you out of the sin bin Rodger  I can give a definitive answer on that question right now, much more natural and more fluid sounding as well. Have been using AM fuses for a significant time I just do not shout about them Jerry and I go back over 15 years |
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 10, 2018 18:37:10 GMT
Yes I think that would be a worthwhile experiment Mike. Also try putting in a brand new cheapo instead of SR and see if any improvement ... Been there, done that already, Jules, all comparisons being made with New fuses and cleaned contacts , I even attempt to keep Burn in / Cycle time as close as feasable. Okey dokey, fair enough ... was just a point of interest for a 'fuse virgin' such as myself ... |
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Post by TheMooN on Mar 10, 2018 18:37:58 GMT
Most interesting Tony, taking the several tens of comments from actual adopters of these fuses ( as apposed to mere speculation) One manufacturers product may dove tail with ones own particular predilection of presentation in the same way a particular NOS valve or DAC chip may do so ?
As an aside I have sent two inquiries to AM recently however no reply !
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