New pink fuse from SR

[jasond]

I'm curious how others burn-in journey went with this fuse. I just put one in the PSU for my network devices, and one in my headphone amp. Initially I am feeling that it might be too much noise reduction, to the point that things are a little flat. I've encountered this with some other recent UEF tweaks, heavy-handed noise reduction takes some of the life.

I'm not sure I would trust an external magnetic breaker in place of a real fuse. If it fails...Also, no doubt there is more current, but no more noise reduction.

Well burning in a fuse, and I have experience with many scenarios (different fuses in different devices and use cases) is not a linear progress! It depends on the vendor, type of fuse etc. but you definitely most likely will need 250-400 hours to get to a stable and developed situation
That’s also when the joy of listening to music is there. During that journey it’s as you me mentioned doubtful.

I can tell you so far you absolutely can. Having used fuses in the range of up to 4 digits and trying to push the limits of associated devices - the performance and noise reduction used in a Farad power supply with that technology is really outstanding. Take the chance if you get to listen to one of them.

 

[Audio_Karma]

The Holy Grail of Fuses ?...

https://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0924/Synergistic_Research_Pink_Fuses_Review.htm

 

[Wolff-]

I brought the Pinks back After +500 hours they didn’t do what I hoped for my system. The highs where to much upfront, it all sounded to direct and analytical. It took the warmth and soul out of my system.

What I definitely did like was the boost in the kickbass. It added more punch and attack. The bass was much more tight but lacks the deeper end. It had better separation. The soundstage widened and rised. (Compared to QSA Yellow)

The Pink really cleaned up everything but was way too clean for me. It made me the music less engaging for me.

I tested 2 of them and tried them in my valve amp, streamer and Farad Super3 LPS. All with the same result.

I think if you have a too warm or bloomy system or need tighter bass, the Pink could be an addition. I found the SR Purple fuse the fullest and most luscious sounding. QSA Yellow in between.

Grtz

 

[Mr. Miyagi]

I brought the Pinks back After +500 hours they didn’t do what I hoped for my system. The highs where to much upfront, it all sounded to direct and analytical. It took the warmth and soul out of my system.

What I definitely did like was the boost in the kickbass. It added more punch and attack. The bass was much more tight but lacks the deeper end. It had better separation. The soundstage widened and rised. (Compared to QSA Yellow)

The Pink really cleaned up everything but was way too clean for me. It made me the music less engaging for me.

I tested 2 of them and tried them in my valve amp, streamer and Farad Super3 LPS. All with the same result.

I think if you have a too warm or bloomy system or need tighter bass, the Pink could be an addition. I found the SR Purple fuse the fullest and most luscious sounding. QSA Yellow in between.

Grtz

Pink for server or dac NOT phono

Worked in amp

Swiss digital beats them all

 

[Tabl10s]

Pink for server or dac NOT phono

Worked in amp

Swiss digital beats them all

Graphene version?

 

[TheMusicalDon]

Has everyone's Pink fuse & Master fuse burnt in fully? and how do those particular fuses compare to each other in specific equipement?

 

[Ian B]

Has everyone's Pink fuse & Master fuse burnt in fully? and how do those particular fuses compare to each other in specific equipement?

I have one Purple, one Pink, and one Master in my system. This has been the best balance. More than one Master and the timbre gets bright and lean. More than more Pink and the aggressive noise reduction smooths things out too much.

I still think that Purple+Master is a great combo, and it still makes up the backbone in my system. The Pink will take noise reduction and refinement farther so it's good to have one, but too much and it strips the life out of things. Two, along with the Master was too much.

To your specific question: The Master and Pink are very different, and meant to complement each other. The Master is more resolving and airy, maybe low-midrange scooped, and the Pink maintains a similar frequency response to the Purple and a little more balance, but with more aggressive noise reduction, that can be too much.

 

[rspyder]

I suspect that as with many tweaks the outcome is system specific. The two Master and two Purple fuses in my set up have dialed in things very nicely.

 

[Rocoa]

I have one Purple, one Pink, and one Master in my system. This has been the best balance. More than one Master and the timbre gets bright and lean. More than more Pink and the aggressive noise reduction smooths things out too much.

I still think that Purple+Master is a great combo, and it still makes up the backbone in my system. The Pink will take noise reduction and refinement farther so it's good to have one, but too much and it strips the life out of things. Two, along with the Master was too much.

To your specific question: The Master and Pink are very different, and meant to complement each other. The Master is more resolving and airy, maybe low-midrange scooped, and the Pink maintains a similar frequency response to the Purple and a little more balance, but with more aggressive noise reduction, that can be too much.

I installed a Master in my Lumin U1 two months ago and a Pink in the Lumin U2, which I use in a secondary system. After a long break-in period, playing 24/7 for four weeks, the sound stabilized.
I agree with Ian B's assessments regarding the sound performance.

 

[rspyder]

That is an interesting experience with the Lumin U1 and U2. I have not owned either but spent some quality time listening to them at a friend's house and at a local audio store that carries Lumin products. I found that the U1 was a bit lean and clinical compared to the U2, which provides a more natural presentation. Putting the Master in the U1 would compensate for its lean-ish propensities and putting the Pink in the U2 would dial back its warmth, achieving a happy middle ground for your system and ear. Good work!

 

[Rocoa]

That is an interesting experience with the Lumin U1 and U2. I have not owned either but spent some quality time listening to them at a friend's house and at a local audio store that carries Lumin products. I found that the U1 was a bit lean and clinical compared to the U2, which provides a more natural presentation. Putting the Master in the U1 would compensate for its lean-ish propensities and putting the Pink in the U2 would dial back its warmth, achieving a happy middle ground for your system and ear. Good work!

You nailed it rspyder

 

[pmiller]

I tried and still have a pink fuse in the original packing material it came in. I tried it in an Analog Bridge from Modwright and a PS9 power supply also from Modwright. This was my first experience changing fuses since everyone I knew told me audiophile fuses were really good for the manufacturer and seller of fuses and not so much for the audio hobbiest. I did hear a difference with the fuse which I perceived as an improvement. This hobby being what it is, why leave better alone without trying other options which is what I did. HiFi Tuning Fuses has, what to me at least, is a new Diamond series of fuses and I decided to roll the dice and order one from Brian at Aaudio Imports. It took about a day to notice what to me was a considerable improvement both from a listening and, much more quickly, a financial perspective. Quite often the amount of money is not a real stumbling block when it comes to buying equipment that we think will improve our systems. On the other hand, saving money isn't sinful either and I can say that for the $150.00 per fuse compared to the $250.00 +/- for the Pink Fuse and the improvement I perceive in sound, the HiFi is it.

 

[TheMusicalDon]

As you know the SR Pink fuses do take a long time to settle and burn in, which when it does, it'll sound very interesting and likely a big improvement some 100 or so hours later.

 

[pmiller]

Good Day "Music Don": I understand what you mean when you refer to break-in and I did hear a somewhat subtle change as playing time went on and the changes were for the better. As I said, however, once you head down the path of trying new options, modifications, cables - whatever- your curiosity as to whether that mod, etc., could be improved upon. In my case I think the HIfi fuse is a step up. Both the pink and the Hifi fuse are now broken in - if in fact fuses require break-in- and I absolutely prefer the Hifi fuse. I think a good part of this hobby is about experimenting and trying different things and for $150.00 trying the HiFi was worth it to me.

 

[o-MJ-o]

I found the SR Purple fuse the fullest and most luscious sounding.

Do you recommend the purple over stock to warm things up? I have a Q Blue in my Farad lps and its highs annoying me.

 

[Rocoa]

I am also using 3 Cardas HiFi Tuning Diamond copper fuses in my systems and I recommend them without reservation due to the increase in transparency without altering the tonal balance.

Regarding the burn-in time of the fuses, it depends on the consumption of the device in which they are included, being longer in a DAC than in a power amp.

 

[pmiller]

From my very limited experience I find that the differences fuses make is quite subtle. However, if you are really familiar with the way your system sounds, especially with recorded material you also are familiar with, you can hear a difference from one fuse to another. The sound you are looking for from your system can bring you closer or farther from that sound depending on the fuse you use. I really am not qualified, nor do I think many people are qualified, to say more than that they prefer one fuse over another based on the sound they want to hear from their system. How can anyone objectively measure or tell you which sound preference is BETTER than another when we are comparing very, very, subtle differences?

 

[Hilroy48]

I have pink and Master fuses coming Monday. I will report back

 

[pmiller]

I will be most interested in your impressions. Where do you intend to install each of these? As I said in a previous post, mine are installed in a Modwright Analog bridge and a PS9 power supply for an Oppo 105D which has been modded to accept tubes- also from Modwright. Last week I also ordered two HiFi fuses - one each for two JLAudio F113 subwoofers. I have the highest hopes for the subwoofer installations since subs suck up great amounts of power and I think these HiFi fuses are somewhat suited to equipment that requires a lot of power. Both of the previous installations are tube based and I believe likely power suckers.

 

[Hilroy48]

Well first impressions are very good. I put in the Master in My sudden integrated, and it sounded great out of the box, a big difference over the orange fuse that was in there. From there, I installed the pink in my Saturn power conditioner. That set the tone for sure. Everything seemed bolder, sharper presentation. I then added in the pink fuses for my DAC and CDT. The soundstage got deeper, warmer more musical if you will. I felt like I was at a live concert.

I did some looking at my main system, the Sugden mono blocks etc. I went to install the master fuse in my DAC, and to my surprise there was a purple fuse in it? I don’t recall changing that? Any way the master in the dac was a beautiful addition. I put that purple fuse in my Phono stage, and I am very satisfied with the sound of that purple in the phono.

I will order pinks for the rest of my components.

The noise is completely gone, I am surprised at how natural the systems sound now. I can hardly wait to get the pinks in the rest of my main system.