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Post by MartinT on Feb 13, 2015 17:25:17 GMT
LOL - said in humour so left intact unless DQ objects.
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Post by danielquinn on Feb 13, 2015 17:28:15 GMT
I do not. But as I don't understand what "allow a clear an un bias view from the professional uk press" means I suspect tonys prose is two obscure for me.  |
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Post by Mr Whippy on Feb 13, 2015 18:36:15 GMT
DQ and the Spanish inquisition PII Not so long ago in the depths of the late sound ages, across the vast ocean of mediocre reproduction and preen sally audio. Once again DQ rides into the thick of battle waving his standard of truth, justice and the DQ way. Take heed fellow combatants the master of incisive inquisitorial prowess is poised and ready to strike, waiting with cool, calculated intuition. DQ the master of ceremonies most aqueous and debatable will take on those evil beings of audio recommendations seen as 'pure preen sally tosh' as manifestations so unearthly that the sign of the southern cross will only suffice to banish such unthinkable utterings to the realms of intransigence spirit highways. DQ we salute your tower of iron will that will triumph over the ego whips of audio serpent lubricant All Hail DQ the champion of the audio challenged Eh? I wasn't expecting The Spanish Inquisition on this forum. Que Monty Python: |
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Post by MartinT on Feb 13, 2015 20:25:59 GMT
"Nobody expects...."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 12:32:56 GMT
Spent half the morning looking for that pesky solid fuse replacement/blank I mentioned. I was planning to replace the single fuse in my multi-block. It was a simple gold plated thing. Assuming I don't find it, does anyone know what they are called and where you get them?
It will only likely turn up when I order another, so why waste time?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 14:05:27 GMT
I spent the morning looking for a fuse in my plugs...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2015 15:51:04 GMT
I spent the morning looking for a fuse in my plugs... I re..er...fuse to bother. I still have a few of the stupid UK plugs around though. Must look into replacing all the wall warts so I can go over to proper sockets everywhere. I have a few trailing adaptors about. |
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Post by settingson on Feb 17, 2015 19:06:52 GMT
Many systems have a single fuse feeding a distribution block or regenerator. This is the most critical fuse in the chain and the one that brings the most benefit if you change it. It's obvious, really, all the current draw goes through it so if there is any thermal non-linearity then all the components are affected. Your explanation makes perfect sense, Martin. I think the issue lay in Mr Tibbs sweeping statement about the Hydra. It only really applies when Hydra is compared to separate sockets for each component. Then we are comparing a single fuse for all components against a separate fuse for each. when a multi block is added to the equation, we are then in a different scenario and I struggle to see how a Hydra can be worse. We are now comparing one fuse for all components against a combination of an individual fuse for each AND a single shared fuse. Logic would surely dictate that this cannot be better than a Hydra in terms of fuses because we still have the shared one,plus another one in each circuit. I'm assuming a fuse cannot improve the sound here. Your post has has actually highlighted an easy test I can try. I have one of those gold plated fuse blanks. I will try it in my multi block plug. As each component is individually fused, it is not necessary to have this extra fuse. I will try this at the weekend and report back. I actually have two identical mains blocks, so comparison is relatively easy and quick Just to point out that assuming the fuse you intend to replace with the blank is the first one after the socket outlet, i.e. in the plug of the cable to your 'multi block plug' the following fuses in plugs connected to the block will not protect that cable or block itself from over current (which can be considerable if connected to a typical 32Amp circuit breaker protected ring circuit - some older types of these can have fusing factors as high as 1.8 meaning over 50Amps before 'tripping' of the device). |
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Post by pre65 on Feb 17, 2015 19:43:42 GMT
I'm agog about all this talk of "improvements" by using different fuses. 
I'd be very interested to find out what would happen (as a very short term mod) if you replaced the fuse that had the most significant "change" with a soldered in piece of wire the same as fitted to the rest of the lead.
To my mind, the only thing better than any fuse (however expensive or exotic) is no fuse.
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Post by John on Feb 17, 2015 20:13:31 GMT
I would tend to agree
Less in the audio and or the electrical chain makes a lot of sense
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Post by MartinT on Feb 17, 2015 20:37:20 GMT
To my mind, the only thing better than any fuse (however expensive or exotic) is no fuse.
We've been here already, no-one disagrees with this.
No-one has suggested that the fuse adds anything, either. It's simply that we're talking about the least insertion loss, or least tampering with the mains power waveform.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 9, 2015 9:02:02 GMT
I tried to get a P10 regenerator with US or Euro sockets. Too difficult an I wanted a P10 reasonably fast
If you are starting at the beginning, whatever and wherever that is, try US or Euro.
Assuming my assuming is correct, that is is legal and won't invalidate insurance - Give insurance co's an inch and they will refuse your claim
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Post by MartinT on Mar 9, 2015 13:11:25 GMT
US is too much trouble as you need to feed it 110V and then change all your equipment to 110V operation. No thanks.
Euro is good if you start that way and rework your cables.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 9, 2015 17:54:02 GMT
I badly assumed US could be changed with P10 settings.
Thanks
A Euro it is then
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Post by tony on Mar 9, 2015 18:34:56 GMT
I contacted Mark Grant regards replacement fuses for the Caiman and Capella....should be a couple winging their way to me-will post up my findings on cans and full rig!!
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 9, 2015 21:17:08 GMT
I've ordered one too for my Capella  |
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Post by tony on Mar 10, 2015 6:27:51 GMT
Worth a try Brian....Thought MGs prices were very reasonable-it would be rude not to!!!!
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Post by MartinT on Mar 10, 2015 7:09:04 GMT
Which fuses are they, Tony?
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Post by John on Mar 10, 2015 15:50:49 GMT
He does Caiman fuses and Bussmann I tried the Bussmann was a slight upgrade
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Post by tony on Mar 10, 2015 17:21:53 GMT
Stan mentioned them on AOS-ceramic body/sand filled/gold plated. Worth a squirt if you like experimenting without breaking the bank. MG now has them listed on his site.
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