Little Fuse, Ceramic fuse Upgrade to my Mcintosh CD player.
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@ohyesitsmeАй бұрын
I think you will find that these ceramic fuses are filled will a sand like material and that keeps the fuse element from vibrating .
@danamcreynolds94563 жыл бұрын
That's crazy! It can't be! I'll be buying them tomorrow for my Mc system. Thanks!
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
Awesome! They are directional, test each way for what sounds best ( I didn't believe it either). My new Electrocompaniet CD player had them installed from the factory! I'm such a believer that I bought a synergistic research orange fuse this week. I will post a video on that next month. 👌🎼✨
@danamcreynolds94563 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Subscribed!
@beslemeto3 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Which ones are directional?I think Littelfuse are not directional isn't it?I don't wanna swap 100 times and try to find the difference in sound.I think cheap Littelfuse upgrade will be more than enough :))
@azriazris2 жыл бұрын
Fuse can give very good listening no need buy hihg end receiver or cable
@FineArtPrintmaker4 жыл бұрын
I wrapped several glass and creamic fuses with the EMI farady fabric tape and every one showed significant improvements. be sure to cut it to not touch the metal caps and do 2 wraps. Even the HiFi tuning fuse got better!!! Absolute cheapest high impact tweek ever!
@beslemeto3 жыл бұрын
In what way improved the sound?
@robertparkphotography24513 жыл бұрын
OMR HSN improved transients
@beslemeto3 жыл бұрын
@@robertparkphotography2451 Hmm strange i might try this.Thanks!
@chrislau95815 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this neat little hack, worth trying out! Congratulations on 1K subscribers, well done and all my best for the next 1K from downunder!
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Chris Lau Thank you Chris! I will be putting these in all my gear now. The audiophile fuses at $150 each will be next as soon as I save my penny’s up! 😂👌🎼✨
@budkine92452 жыл бұрын
Synergistic Research PURPLE Quantum Fuses and the new ''King'' Audio Magic Masterpiece M-1 Beeswax Fuse are both outstanding audiophile fuses and are like upgrading to a new component at a reasonable price. Highly recommend.
@vpconcepts98382 жыл бұрын
Got a purple for my headphone amp last month 👌💯🎼✨
@JuanLega3 жыл бұрын
What's vibrating is the tiny filament inside the fuse. Ceramic fuses usually also contain sand like material inside. More than likely the sand is preventing the filament from vibrating, acting like a damper.
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
Correct! I mention this in my later videos. I've since moved onto the synergistic research orange in all components! Thanks for watching Juan! 👌🎼✨
@engjds Жыл бұрын
LOL.
@bloothedog44432 жыл бұрын
Probalby something to do with the very thin filament, allowed to freely vibrate, in the glass fuse. ( a bit off-topic: Ceramic fuses are designed with fire prevention in mind.)
@engjds Жыл бұрын
LOL! yeah that would make a difference....not.
@vegaslimoguy23764 жыл бұрын
Las Vegas local audiophile here. Just found your channel. You are spot on and very knowledgeable. Thanks for the info. Also, love PS Audio and McIntosh. Would love to meet you and listen to that system. Excellent video.
@vpconcepts98384 жыл бұрын
Steven Clingan Thanks Steve! I'm working on moving back to Seattle in the next couple months. I will have to change the playlist name! 😳🤣👌🎼✨
@genez4294 жыл бұрын
To also know. Fuse direction in its holder can/will effect the sound as well. Don't ask me why. I just know it does.
@vpconcepts98384 жыл бұрын
Genez Yes it does! Sorry if I didn't mention that in this video 👌🎼✨
@werefed86134 ай бұрын
I heard that about direction, did you test both ways?
@genez4294 ай бұрын
That's how you find out. @@werefed8613
@JuanLega4 жыл бұрын
Try Littelfuse 285 series,,,, very very good!
@lapub.2 жыл бұрын
At least it's not a 5.000 $ fuse remeber and all this is feed by a pole transformer full of oxygenated copper that feed a microwave and an electric car, so lovely.
@portwill5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for mentioning me in your video, I am so glad it made a difference for you. It's really surprising how such a cheap mod can make a difference :)
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Attila Portwill Yes! Thank you for sharing with us, the audiophile community 😊👍🎼✨
@Revelator20253 жыл бұрын
Fuses can definitely make a difference. I suspect the more revealing of a component/system, the easier is it to discern the sonic difference. It is a paradigm shift for so many who view fuses conventionally. Great lesson for the more left-brain skeptics: open your mind and be willing to experiment...
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
Agreed! Burning in my synergistic research orange in my new DAC as we speak 😉👌🎼
@Revelator20253 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 That’s also what I’ve been using in my system. They sound great! :)
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
🏆🎼✨
@Mario_Terzi2 жыл бұрын
Also very important is the direction of the fuses. You have to test it and choose the best side
@vpconcepts98382 жыл бұрын
True! 👌💯
@dalehunter94585 жыл бұрын
Defo going to get some amr fuses, sounds like a really good little tweak.
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
dale hunter Did the P10 on Sunday night & it took about 65 hours to burn in...now it’s magic! Doing the McIntosh integrated next..then the tube buffer. It’s no joke how analog my digital sounds now thanks to these fuses 👍🎼✨
@daviddinenage85984 жыл бұрын
I bought some AMRs for my mains leads. Can't say I've noticed any difference.
@tubefreeeasy5 ай бұрын
What difference can you detect between a ceramic and Synergistic Research Purple?
@vpconcepts98385 ай бұрын
Ceramic took the glare out, but the SR fuses add soundstage & air, and better timbres with an overall more relaxed presentation. They are very good. 👌🎼✨
@tubefreeeasy5 ай бұрын
I’m looking into a Hifi-Tuning fuse. I have a feeling, it’s a silver filament w/Furutech Nano Liquid. Great materials plus they’re cheaper than SR.
@vpconcepts98385 ай бұрын
@@tubefreeeasy anything's better than the glass! 👌💯🎼✨
@scottyo645 жыл бұрын
Well I guess I am going to try this out. I was at Frys yesterday but forgot to bring my glass fuses with me so next trip.
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
scottyo64 Doh!!! Looking forward to your experience! 👍🎼✨
@jeanclaudelavallee49192 жыл бұрын
i dont argue since i didnt try any yet but here is the thing a fuse is basicly a resistor all the current funnel in a thin wire if the resistor value was zero it would not be a fuse it would be a wire according to ohm law p = r×i 2 p = power and heat so if r is 0 then no heath produce i believe it is rhe cheap contact at both end that add up the resistance perhap even creating tiny arcing it is like those cheap bindind post strap on speaker that are cheap material also but then again should not we also change the fuse holder look like crappy material also .....or a cheap power outlet that create tiny arcing because of poreous metal inside i believe your expensive fuse have a better connector reducing the resistance and arcing also the very idea of cleaning the tarnish on fuse holder and the fuse itself might very well make a difference as when you clean the tarnish in iec ac inlet it make a good difference also that is my thought but i will try it for sure but i would not pay 250$ for a fuse ever
@vpconcepts98382 жыл бұрын
I had cleaned the contacts before comparing glass, ceramic, then the synergistic orange. Each time there was a marked level of improvement. The orange was $160.00. It was such improvement, I bought one for every component since. Synergistic just released a new purple fuse for $200 that is an upgrade over the orange. I bought one for my headphone tube amp I believe in them so much. I surly hope you get to hear one some day. You may never say "I wouldn't spend that" again. Thanks for watching Jean Claude! 👊🎼✨
@jeanclaudelavallee49192 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 for sure i will try a better fuse im in nature doubtful but very curious the curiosity alway take over
@jeanclaudelavallee49192 жыл бұрын
i just opened my cd players i counted 8 fuse in it there maybe other one because there is another hidden board underneath another one that is a lot of fuse
@vpconcepts98382 жыл бұрын
Holy crap! 😳🤦♂️🤷♂️🎼✨
@jeanclaudelavallee49192 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 yes that is a bunch of fuse
@BearsBlend5 жыл бұрын
So far no luck finding the right fuse for the cd3... ceramic 315 mAmp are apparently not a thing in the Netherlands.... I have found one for my quad 606 power amp though! Going to pick it up tomorrow really curiouse see what it does! I'm also on the hunt for better tubes for the cd3. Looking at the BT's but I also came across the Sophia Electric 6sn7 a grade tubes. People seem to love them so I think I will give them a try. I can also get a set of those really high end psvane tubes but people say they are bright and my system is a little on the bright side of things to start with.... I also bought a couple of those big and thicc bamboo cutting boards and Wouw, the bass got notticibly tighter. Nice hack! Now of to find new hacks haha
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Bear's Blend That’s great!!! Sucks about the tube buffer fuse though. I love my shuguang treasures tubes, nothing beats them yet. Let me know how that amp sounds! 👍🎼✨
@BearsBlend5 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 just put the fuses in my quad 606 and svs pb nsd. I did some listening before and well it was normal lol. After though... did I get a new amp? LOL! vocals are clearer and it sounds like there is more control and it just sounds meatier. Bass though.... it tightend things up so much... it is like it went to a more closed sub signature but still had that umph you get with an open one. This has got to be the best hack ever haha. Can't wait to see how things will improve over time. Now I'm off to find one for my quad 34 pre amp and the yaqin...
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Bear's Blend Yes! Meatier is exactly what I hear. More authority and much more texture. Wait till you hit 200 hours! Thanks for the update! 👌✨🎼
@betrthanren4 жыл бұрын
Can you provide a link for the exact fuses you used for the MVP861? Thanks!
@vpconcepts98384 жыл бұрын
Rene Warnes I bought them at frys electronics. There are 3 inside. 4 screws to pop the cover and you can see the rating on the fuses. Sorry it's been months since I pulled to top now 👍🎼✨
@denisreed4701 Жыл бұрын
What does foundation and authority mean in relation to the sound please?
@vpconcepts9838 Жыл бұрын
A fuller weightier presentation with more attack. Thanks for watching Denis! 👊🎼💯✨
@denisreed4701 Жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Thanks, not sure I am any better off, I really do struggle with nebulous and very subjective audiophile (hate that term!) references. I love music and I’ll keep dipping in to watch the odd video on the off chance that I might become a believer, but I remain very cynical about most hi fi tweaks I’m afraid!
@vpconcepts9838 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate that Denis. I have been fortunate to be around a lot of affordable & high end gear & cables etc..throughout my life. Some changes are for the worst, and some for the better. It's always been fun for me getting to experience the process & learning that there never is a ceiling on how high things can go with sound & build quality in the hobby. I guess you could say the same about automobiles & timepieces too. Thanks for watching!!👌🎼✨
@Malphazar4 жыл бұрын
went to fry's only found NTE brand fuses.
@vpconcepts98384 жыл бұрын
Malphazar that's them! 👌🎼✨
@BearsBlend5 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Really interesting. You should try to switch out the fuse in in the yaqin cd3! I have one to so I am curiouse about the result hahaha
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Bear's Blend yes! I’m going to in all the components now. I can’t seem to find any info on where the fuse is? Even looking at internal pics & cant see it? 🎼✨
@BearsBlend5 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 hmm interesting. I have not looked into it yet. Will do so tomorrow hopefully. I will let you know what I can or can not find haha. There came spare fuses with the cd3. They must be somewhere haha
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Bear's Blend I know there is one because on a forum a guy said he did it, but didn’t tell us where! LOL! 😂
@BearsBlend5 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 just read that to haha
@BearsBlend5 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 i think i found it! In this article www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/88746-sold-fs-melb-yaqin-cd3-tube-buffer-with-tung-sol-6sn7gtb-tubes/ there are pictures from the back of the unit with the picture of a fuse underneath the power connector. My guess is that it is behind there. On other yaqin models. The high end tube amps. The fused are also in the back so it is logical. I will check it myself later but if you get around it faster then me let me know! I will tell you if I find something!
@dirtharris3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. So you're talking the fuse in the plug? Not any fuses inside the player or amp?
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
All fuses. Inside CD player, amps, etc..👌🎼✨
@stephenclifton71983 жыл бұрын
Check out "Russ Andrews accessories" a British HI FI accessory manufacturer (they ship all over the world) they sell expensive Fuses at around £25.00 Each ! and LOADS of other items.
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
I just bought a synergistic research orange from my local audio store here in Seattle, and installed it last night. What a huge improvement! Thanks for watching Stephan! 🙏🏻🎼✨
@richardwilkinson4883 Жыл бұрын
Hi are you replacing the fuse in the chasis - or are you replacing the fuse in the plug? (Here in uk we have a fuse in the plug as well)
@vpconcepts9838 Жыл бұрын
Chassis 👍🎼✨
@johnshore309511 ай бұрын
UK old school 15 amp plugs do not have a fuse ;)
@thisnameisit4 жыл бұрын
Hi There is it the fuses in the actual devices you change or the fuses in the power cord feeding the device, also Is any device more important to do over another. I have integrated amp, streamer, and NUC thanks Sean
@vpconcepts98384 жыл бұрын
Sean Flynn The fuse in the devise itself. I did my power conditioner first, then preamp, and so on. Enjoy the upgrade! 👌🎼✨
@thisnameisit4 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Thanks ill give this a go , cheers for info
@larryman46333 жыл бұрын
Hello Did you change the fuse in your McIntosh Preamp. I see you have a newer model of McIntosh preamp in your setup.I have a McIntosh C49 preamp and am really interested in trying out the Synergistic Research fuse. I don't see any fuse catridge by the power cord inlet or outside of the unit. But i do find a fuse inside of the unit (underside of the body) where lies close to the back. Do you know is that the one fuse i need to replace ? Or where can i get resource like service manual for this practice ? And any idea about the fuse located in McIntosh MC312 power amp ? Thanks
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
In my latest videos I have upgraded to the synergistic research orange. Totally worth it. The fuse on my ma7900 is located in the back. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
@larryman46333 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I managed to find the specs and how to replace the fuses of my pre & amps. I will possibly go for the SR Orange, but my friends all favor Audio Magic's beeswax fuses
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
I hope you enjoy your upgrade as much as I do! 👌🎼✨
@scottyo645 жыл бұрын
Wow really interesting!
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
scottyo64 right! 😊👌🎼✨
@engjds Жыл бұрын
You do know ceramic is the insulting material not the conductor right? oh dear.
@vpconcepts9838 Жыл бұрын
Ceramic keeps the fuse from getting hot, like ceramic coated headers on a car. Hope that helps you understand my explanation.
@engjds Жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Agree ceramic is a good conductor of heat, however I do not think the uR variation caused by temperature increase in something a cm long perhaps and in the uR to nano Ohms will actually produce any noticeable power dissipation (P=I^2 * R), I think if you do the math, you can just about negate ANY noticable difference in sound quality. This argument extends to expensive speaker cable myths.
@engjds Жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Heres a tip, to improve the performance significantly of ANY power amp, put in more PSU capacitors at same or higher voltage with as much capacitence as you can afford. Even good amps might only use 10,000uf per supply rail, they do this to keep margins high, BUT the ripple rejection at high currents-mainly bass will suffer. For a typical 100W amp using 10,000uF, you get only 1% load regulation, taking this up to 100,000uF 0.1% an so on as a rule. IMO based on calculations, cabling, fuses and the like will bring insignificant benefits-beyond the threhold of hearing, but more caps will help just about any low to high end amp unless you pay very silly money. As will replacing cage type transformers with Torroidal will usually improve regulation too on the AC end.
@scottyo645 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for XLR interconnects for a lower end system? I only have about 3k in the equipment but I am switching over to balanced for the first time.
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
scottyo64 kimber Kable xlr. Try Hero. If that’s to much go PBJ’s. You will be amazed 👌✨
@scottyo645 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 I am going to try a set of Kimbers to go from the preamp to the amp first then a bit later I will get a set for the CD to the preamp
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
scottyo64 yup! I keep the same brand and model throughout all connections so the synergy is there 😊👍🎼✨
@TheRealAudioDidact2 жыл бұрын
Furutech bulk cable and furutech connectors. Solder yourself.
@Mario_Terzi2 жыл бұрын
Monstercable!
@luciodelgado3 жыл бұрын
I tried looking for F1.5L250V Cartridge ceramic Fuses for my Yaqin cd 3, but coudn't find it. :(
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
Fast blow 500ma 250v is what I used if I remember right. Thanks for watching lucio! 👌🎼✨
@luciodelgado3 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Are you saying that I can use the Fast blow 500ma 250v on my YAQIN CD 3 to replace my F1.5L250V? I found this on the internet 'Ceramic Fuse - SODIAL(R) 10Pcs 250V 0.5A 500mA Fast Blow Ceramic Fuses Tubes 5mm x 20mm' I presume that it is what you referring to? Thanks for you help! Appreciate very much!
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
Yes that looks like it. 5x20 500ma 250v fast blow
@beslemeto3 жыл бұрын
Bussmann 13A are already ceramic and they are regular fuses...
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
Not sure what your saying? I replaced the glass fuses for NHT little fuses. This is an old video however. I now have synergistic research orange fuses. Thanks for watching! 😉👌🎼✨
@beslemeto3 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 I meant that the regular fuses in UK cords are usually Bussmann 13A and they are ceramic.The fuses in the amps and hifi devices are mainly glass i thing(at least the old ones).I didn't watch the whole video sorry.I've got NAD 1155 preamp with glass fuses.So i will replace those glasses with ceramics now to see if the sound is improving :))).How are the synergetic research orange ones.OMG i've collected so many stuff already that improves the sound that i am not sure if everything will be too much or work better together .... :))))
@beslemeto3 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 By the way does it matter if it is slow or fast blowing fuse?Thanks!
@beslemeto3 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Hey i have replaced the fuses in my NAD 1155 preamp with ceramic ones.The difference is the sound is the sound is more deep now with improved background sounds.It is like more 3 dimensional.I still have to change the fuses in my power amp,but even now i hear difference.The tone is thicker and richer too yes.And i switched to glass fuses to hear the difference again and again.
@vpconcepts98383 жыл бұрын
The orange is magic! 👌🎼✨
@MrSpock-bm4vm5 жыл бұрын
Fuses can make a huge difference. Some audiophiles just dont´believe. Ok, i feel sorry for them. But, if an audio manufacturer does not believe in power cords and fuses, I do not believe in the manufacturer.
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Mr. Spock I now have almost 200hrs on these 3 fuses and can’t believe the sound change: It’s like my CD player got a DAC upgrade, I’m stunned 😳🎼✨ My Integrated gets the next fuse, then I think the P10 & tube buffer 👍💥
@MrSpock-bm4vm5 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 I Know it´s addicting. I tried so many brands. Bussman; AMR; Synergistic Research; Hi fi Tunning; AHP and Audio Magic. Don´t forget to change your circuit breaker to a fuse system in your electric board.
@vpconcepts98385 жыл бұрын
Mr. Spock I was looking at the synergistic research blue. And I have no idea how to do the circuit breaker thing lol 😂👌🎼✨
@egnw04 жыл бұрын
@@MrSpock-bm4vm How did you like the AHP?
@MrSpock-bm4vm4 жыл бұрын
@@egnw0 Very much . I still have AHP in my electric board. More expensive than AMR, however, they are very similar in sound. Soft sound with a warm but very transparent tone. A fuse that worth the price (not valid for everyone)
@nicktan45304 жыл бұрын
How do you afford it ?
@vpconcepts98384 жыл бұрын
Nick tan Time, hard work, and being kind to people. Thanks for watching! 👌🎼✨
@nicktan45304 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Time, hard work, being kind to people still the same outcome. So how do you afford it ?
@sasakikojiro80632 ай бұрын
you really hate me when I say this..... probably the old fuse had some problems....
@vpconcepts98382 ай бұрын
😂...I've actually since upgrade to a synergistic research orange fuse, and it blew away this standard ceramic fuse. There is truth to the upgrades based on my listening experience. I hope you get the chance to test it yourself and see what you discover. It's a great hobby to play in for sure! 👍💯🎼✨
@sasakikojiro80632 ай бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 actually I am looking to... but with guitar amp... thx for your videos tho they are helpful.
@vpconcepts98382 ай бұрын
@@sasakikojiro8063 🙏🏻🎼✨
@frankgeeraerts62432 жыл бұрын
I mounted bypass switch so I can play and choose with or wothout fuse, the best fuse is NO fuse...............;off coarse at my own risk...............
@vpconcepts98382 жыл бұрын
True! And a car is faster without an air filter! 😁👊💯🎼🎉✨
@frankgeeraerts62432 жыл бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Yep ! Hahaha........I do it with gear in which I have confidence....and I switch some time after a regular listening period . Nothing in life is without risk.....pleasure comes at a price.......
@BotraxDiaz4 ай бұрын
If your CD Player is affected by fuse vibrations, that's an incredibly bad CD Player with terrible design. Get something that's more than 20$, you won't have these issues.
@vpconcepts98384 ай бұрын
😂 that's a 5k CD player brother. The micro vibrations come from electricity going through the metal filament in the glass fuse. Thanks for watching. 👊🎼✨
@BotraxDiaz4 ай бұрын
@@vpconcepts9838 Sounds like you got scammed for such a bad player at 5k. The good news is that you can sell it and have quite a bit on hand to get something cheaper and better that is not sensitive to all kinds of weird things.
@TheIramzi4 жыл бұрын
Why don't you get a proper turntable what djs use ?? Those things are the real deal !! Well they have to be if they play for over60000 people live , wouldn't you say so sir ?? In all honest truth , don't worry , just between you and I , technics 1200/1210 sound way way Way better