[CErvin]

Jason or Casey - I've combed the archives but can't find the answer to this question...

I've got the Ref9v2's.  I want to try some high end fuses...  The IEC says: "T5A 250V" which I assume means:
"T" = slow blow
"5A" = 5 amp

Please confirm.  I'm not an electrical guy so sorry if this is a dopey question!    

Chris

[rustydoglim]

Yes.

[CErvin]

Perfect.  Thanks!

[gman]

Chris, please post your impressions of the your new fuses! What brand did you get? I've read good things about HiFi Tuning and Isoclean fuses. I'm tempted to put a set of Isocleans in my Ref 9 V2s to see if there's a difference.

[timothyharnett]

Chris, please post your impressions of the your new fuses! What brand did you get? I've read good things about HiFi Tuning and Isoclean fuses. I'm tempted to put a set of Isocleans in my Ref 9 V2s to see if there's a difference.

I tried about an half dozen of them in the plugs on my Ref9SE V2.  In the UK, we have fuses in the plugs as well as internally.  I haven't changed the internal fuses.

I got more resolution but it took the system brighter.  A bit like using silver mains cords but not as pronounced.

I take it that the size for the internal ones is 6.2mm 32mm? and that this T5a is also applicable for the 9SE V2?

[CErvin]

gman - will do.  I've ordered HiFi Tuning Fuses and am awaiting the postman.  I'll just be replacing the "external" fuses - approx 3/4" x 3/16" - that reside in the IEC connector.  Hopefully I'll have something to report in the next week or so.  We'll see if my experience is similar or different than timothyharnett.

[bluemike]

I have swapped out fuses in the past
Yes the sound changes but sometimes it's not for the better ..

[timothyharnett]

I have swapped out fuses in the past
Yes the sound changes but sometimes it's not for the better ..

I agree with that comment.

[toocool4]

A friend just gave me a couple of the Hi-Fi Tuning fuses for my 9SE V2’s. I was not expecting to hear much of a difference but I was in for a surprise. What I found is that the percussion end was clearer, clarity improved all over and the imaging has improved too. The system is painting a better sonic picture.
Now this is a cheap tweak.

I will further experiment by getting fuses for my Spectral pre-amp and if that works as well as the ones in the Nu Force I think I will replace all my fuses in the Hi-Fi and at the plug end too.

Chris

[oris98]

I replaced the normal fuses in my EA Benchmark DAC1 with a pair of Isoclean fuses.. It is more analog like now..  Smoother high and decay more naturally.   Speed is fast with detail without feeling bright or harsh.  The funny thing was, I didn't know my DAC1 has 2 fuses (one per each channel).   I only bought one home and plan to give it a try.  Then I realized it takes 2 fuses..  So I ended up plug it in for my left channel anyway..  Wow I noticed my left channel has faster speed and more decay longer with natural tone compared to my right channel..  I was convinced and right away, called my dealer to ship the second one...   Isoclean is gold plated fuse with gold plated contact on each end..  I never try the the HIFI tuning fuse though..  I will try them on my new Spectron Musician 3SE amp pretty once I have break in process complete. !

[kbuzz3]

where can i buy a an iso clean fuse to try. the importer?

[sac8d4]

buy direct from www.aaudio.com