Bonky
Rank: Trio
Posts: 156 
|
Post by Bonky on Jan 21, 2017 13:54:03 GMT
Not really. If just replacing a standard BS 13A fuse with a special makes an improvement, that eliminates everything except the fuse itself and the contacts. I clean the contacts with Deoxit, so that ensures consistency. Changing plug types is a potential red herring. ..mmm...yes, but it eliminates the possibility of the fuse being a 'weak link' (!) in the power supply. On another issue, you mention Deoxit Martin; is it better than Servisol? Thanks. |
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on Jan 21, 2017 14:34:44 GMT
I use Servisol at work, it's a great general purpose contact cleaner. However, I've used Deoxit for my hi-fi system contacts for years and it's the business.
|
|
Bonky
Rank: Trio
Posts: 156
|
Post by Bonky on Jan 21, 2017 14:50:26 GMT
I use Servisol at work, it's a great general purpose contact cleaner. However, I've used Deoxit for my hi-fi system contacts for years and it's the business. Thanks Martin. There seem to be different kinds of Deoxit. Which one would you recommend? BW Richard. |
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on Jan 21, 2017 15:18:17 GMT
The spray can that looks like a WD40 can.
|
|
Bonky
Rank: Trio
Posts: 156
|
Post by Bonky on Jan 21, 2017 15:35:09 GMT
Thanks Martin.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 15:36:35 GMT
The spray can that looks like a WD40 can. Wot Sevisol 'Super 10' £4.50 a can  |
|
|
|
Post by The Brookmeister on Jan 21, 2017 17:12:38 GMT
So, has anyone compared a UK plug (fused - 'Audiophile' or otherwise), and a non-fused 'European' one into their hifi- equipment? If no difference in sq was detectable this would call into doubt the efficacy of exotic fuses ...wouldn't it? BW Often exotic plugs are purchased by people who want the best of everything, they assume if its expensive it will be better, sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. |
|
|
|
Post by tony on Jan 21, 2017 17:58:14 GMT
I like to try things for myself but Im fortunate to have a few like minded souls not too far away. We get together when we can and try have some craic/drink/food and compare a variety of different things attributed to this hobby of ours.
We have played with interconnects/DACs/co-ax/optical/power leads/equipment isolation/t amps/power regenerators/balanced mains...amongst others-Ive had a lot of fun and made some good pals in the process( not to mention discovering some great music and widening my music habits).
We dont always agree on what sounds best as we all have different preferences sonically but do tend to hear the differences in what is plumbed in and come to broadly the same consensus as to the change it made to the sound.
We are talking about a get together to try the different fuses we have-will post up findings for those interested.
|
|
|
|
Post by ChrisB on Jan 21, 2017 18:00:11 GMT
The Fuse Summit!
|
|
|
|
Post by tony on Jan 21, 2017 18:06:38 GMT
An excuse for a few like minded friends to get together, have a laugh/consume some grub/hear great music....oh and maybe play about with some hi-fi..
|
|
|
|
Post by MartinT on Jan 21, 2017 18:28:19 GMT
Often exotic plugs are purchased by people who want the best of everything, they assume if its expensive it will be better, sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. I've experimented with the same model of Furutech UK mains plug (FI-1363) with rhodium, silver and gold pins. I went a bit mad with rhodium at first but over time I grew to dislike the glassy hard edginess of the sound it produces. Silver and gold are both good but I've standardised on gold on all my power cables as the best sounding and most consistent of them. So the most expensive is certainly not always the best. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2017 22:18:54 GMT
I've used Deoxit for my hi-fi system contacts for years and it's the business. I believe you I used Servisol for years that's the business  |
|
|
|
Post by AlanS on Jan 22, 2017 14:46:57 GMT
I would love to know many fuses have been sold as a resullt of Gazjams efforts. All without having a sale to reduce profits.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 15:25:07 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by jandl100 on Jan 22, 2017 16:11:04 GMT
Time for my next SR Black fuse.  Just ordered it. .... is it destined for the mains plug for my pre-amp or power amp?  |
|
|
|
Post by ChrisB on Jan 22, 2017 16:18:15 GMT
What exactly are you trying to infer Alan?
|
|
|
|
Post by The Brookmeister on Jan 22, 2017 16:41:42 GMT
Often exotic plugs are purchased by people who want the best of everything, they assume if its expensive it will be better, sometimes it is and sometimes it isn't. I've experimented with the same model of Furutech UK mains plug (FI-1363) with rhodium, silver and gold pins. I went a bit mad with rhodium at first but over time I grew to dislike the glassy hard edginess of the sound it produces. Silver and gold are both good but I've standardised on gold on all my power cables as the best sounding and most consistent of them. So the most expensive is certainly not always the best. You been on the booze chief? Furutch don't make a silver plated mains plug...lol |
|
|
|
Post by The Brookmeister on Jan 22, 2017 16:45:45 GMT
100% correct. There are hidden forces at work though (apparently)  The SR blacks have been for sale for well over a year, many 1000's have been sold before GJ "discovered them" Most who use them simply don't make a fuss they just know the fuses do a good job and have a big smile on their faces when they read the crap written elsewhere abut them. |
|
|
|
Post by kettlechips on Jan 22, 2017 16:46:40 GMT
Time for my next SR Black fuse. Just ordered it. .... is it destined for the mains plug for my pre-amp or power amp? I'd probably try the power amp. But it depends on the rating of the fuse you have ordered, does your pre amp need the same rating as the Power amp? |
|
|
|
Post by The Brookmeister on Jan 22, 2017 16:48:30 GMT
I would love to know many fuses have been sold as a result of Gazjams efforts. All without having a sale to reduce profits. Ask them chief, I am sure they will tell you  info@analogueseduction.net |
|
Those few have done more for sales than Gazjam IMO. Well done! No need for a shout out: You know who you are 
