QSA : My take on their expensive products
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A much more accurate picture than in the store is why I suggested taking a look at AVS forums. There are people posting who have calibrated or worked hard at coming up with the best general settings and ones for those who like switching profiles depending on what’s being watched.
What you see in the store is demonstration mode. There are other modes (or profiles) in settings to work from as a base.
What you see in the store is demonstration mode. There are other modes (or profiles) in settings to work from as a base.
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I couldn't find a thread on AVS discussing QSA and video quality. Do you have a link?
You seem to a fixation on the QSA fuse and TV’s, although you weren’t even aware the picture you see in the store in the store is not what you’re limited to at home. Stop for a second and go back to my earlier post about ways to enhance the TV picture without dealing with the fuse, which is practically an iffy proposition at best.
I thought you had said you were using a fuse to enhance your TV picture -- my mistake.
I'm completely aware of adjustments made to alter the TV picture and that you're not stuck with the over-baked picture set up at the store. My questions were specifically about the effect of fuses on picture quality as per @auricgoldfinger 's post.
The cables I referenced are only available at the URL I provided. They do not offer returns of products that have been opened.
Oh, earlier you wrote: "I don't have experience with TV monitors, but I'm guessing the best ones can give you the ability to achieve a more natural rendition than what you'll see on display at Best Buy."
I took that literally. Have you looked at what it would take to change the fuse on a TV? I looked at changing the power cord on the LG and it would have required more than just pulling off a plastic cover and might have voided the warranty. I suspect you could get a very long way toward where you seem to want to go with the other changes I mentioned, and for a fraction of the cost.
I took that literally. Have you looked at what it would take to change the fuse on a TV? I looked at changing the power cord on the LG and it would have required more than just pulling off a plastic cover and might have voided the warranty. I suspect you could get a very long way toward where you seem to want to go with the other changes I mentioned, and for a fraction of the cost.
This thread is a little off the topic....however, I did try an upgraded PC in my Sony 75" tv with good results. I have not been able to determine if there is a fuse in my tv nor where it might be. I might try upgraded HDMI cables. BTW it was not easy to use the upgraded PC on the tv due to fit.
If you refer back to my original post about the TV, you'll notice that I am using the silver fuse in a power supply, not the TV itself. I described the system architecture in detail.
QSA offers HDMI cables that are treated in the same way as their fuses. I know someone who has the silver version and loves it. I do not know any specifics in regard to options and pricing. Otherwise, I highly recommend the optical HDMI cables mentioned above. They are a good value for what they bring to the table.
QSA offers HDMI cables that are treated in the same way as their fuses. I know someone who has the silver version and loves it. I do not know any specifics in regard to options and pricing. Otherwise, I highly recommend the optical HDMI cables mentioned above. They are a good value for what they bring to the table.
I feel you about the stock market...eek. Probably no new interconnects this year for me.
I do feel the SR Purple is more cost effective and also really good, if differently voiced. I would personally feel fine using the Red for a source (maximum transparency) and the Purples in amps/preamps/servers.
I think you are right. I would also compare it to silver vs copper cables.
Thanks for both of your detailed posts. I did read the QSA Red (or the higher level fuses) take longer to fully break in than the lower level QSA fuses. I also believe QSA fuses are brighter than SR fuses and QSA fuses match well with a tubed system. I’m using an Atoll IN300 integrated solid state amplifier (with dual mono blocks) which has a very warm sound. Almost tube-like, so the QSA fuses match well with it. I’m also using Cardas, Cygnus and Clear Beyond cables which are very neutral and natural cables. I did think the Yellow was a little bright but I upgraded it to the Violet and believe it is very detailed but not harsh. I think instead of upgrading to the QSA Red fuse, I’m going to buy the Red receptacle so I can plug in my Audioquest Niagara 1200. Hopefully, it will improve the sound systemwide.
Earlier on, I had favored SR Purple over QSA Yellow and even Violet, but having changed up my cabling and listening to warmer gear recently, I have to concur - if your system is already warm and ‘musical’, you’ll likely get more synergy with QSA.
if there’s lots of clarity and neutrality, the SR Purple can definitely add some meat to the bone. I have not heard QSA Red, but my hope is that will drop the noise floor even lower and provide more to the warmer gear I have now.
if there’s lots of clarity and neutrality, the SR Purple can definitely add some meat to the bone. I have not heard QSA Red, but my hope is that will drop the noise floor even lower and provide more to the warmer gear I have now.
Colour me curious about the QSA fuses.
I have long felt that fuses can contribute towards better sound quality however recent experiences with a couple of recalcitrant pieces of equipment and serial blowing brands put this investigation on the backburner for me.
Watching as the reviews and private recommendations emerge, it struck me that there was somewhat of a no man’s land for feedback on their middle tier models so I chatted with Steve at QSA and he kindly sent me a examples of most models to evaluate and report on here for others. There isn’t any commercial agenda on my part, I’m not going to be reselling this brand and all of my purchases from QSA are on regular industry terms.
As you can see in the photo below, there are 6 fuses. The top two are Silver models for my @Taiko Audio Extreme and Lampizator Baltic dac, which I bought purely on the strength of endorsements from trusted users. What might however be more interesting for others is how the less expensive models compare and where the performance / value sweet-spot might lie. Since I feel there are already quite a few comparative reports on the yellow model, Steve has sent me crystal Blue / Purple / Red / Red-Black models.
Unfortunately time is limited before I leave for a family break, so I will give the fuses each an initial first impression report over the weekend and repeat again later after each has had two days of burn in. I’ll use the Baltic dac for this test as it is very responsive to power and can be rebooted immediately, unlike the Extreme.
Later in July, I will revisit after each fuse has had some proper burn in time and attempt to comment on the notable differences whilst going in both direction, up and down, the model hierarchy.
I have long felt that fuses can contribute towards better sound quality however recent experiences with a couple of recalcitrant pieces of equipment and serial blowing brands put this investigation on the backburner for me.
Watching as the reviews and private recommendations emerge, it struck me that there was somewhat of a no man’s land for feedback on their middle tier models so I chatted with Steve at QSA and he kindly sent me a examples of most models to evaluate and report on here for others. There isn’t any commercial agenda on my part, I’m not going to be reselling this brand and all of my purchases from QSA are on regular industry terms.
As you can see in the photo below, there are 6 fuses. The top two are Silver models for my @Taiko Audio Extreme and Lampizator Baltic dac, which I bought purely on the strength of endorsements from trusted users. What might however be more interesting for others is how the less expensive models compare and where the performance / value sweet-spot might lie. Since I feel there are already quite a few comparative reports on the yellow model, Steve has sent me crystal Blue / Purple / Red / Red-Black models.
Unfortunately time is limited before I leave for a family break, so I will give the fuses each an initial first impression report over the weekend and repeat again later after each has had two days of burn in. I’ll use the Baltic dac for this test as it is very responsive to power and can be rebooted immediately, unlike the Extreme.
Later in July, I will revisit after each fuse has had some proper burn in time and attempt to comment on the notable differences whilst going in both direction, up and down, the model hierarchy.
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