Swiss Digital Fuse Box Anyone?
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Just got my third SDFB, all with the best pig tail. They are great, easily beating the SR purples in there before. Just get one (or more!)
Unfortunately they only work in single fuse applications. Note too that a simple connector change on the device would eliminate the need for the “pigtail”.
Republicoftexas69
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But on its own it would take up more than one space on a conditioner/regenerator.
In the current form of the SDFB and on some conditioner/regenerators. It would be nice having an option to avoid expanding the cable management challenge some face.
If the SDFB had a female IEC connector on the output side instead of a female AC connector you could plug it directly into the component without a "pigtail". You could also use it between power cord and an in line filter like the Lessloss Firewall 640 X or the Furutech Flux 50.
I see your point. The IEC connector would have to extend outside the SFDB, which would take some reconstruction of the latter.
I have 4 of them and each one was better than the Purples as I introduced them incrementally. Two on my Gryphon Antileon EVO, one on my Horizon DAC and one on my Grimm streamer. Not surprising to me was that the Grimm benefitted the least from the SDF, but Grimm spent a ton of engineering on their power supplies. Pigtails were unnecessary on the EVO as I have two Typhon 2s, 30 amp versions. I ordered 2 short 30 amp umbilical's that I plug into the SDF box and come out the other end with dragons into the EVO. This works great and has opened up the sound of the EVO significantly. I read a Jay's audio lab ad for the his mono version pair for sale. He says the mono version is less congested than the stereo version. When I moved to the Graphene Slugs the system took another leap forward in imaging. I sound like a fanboy for Mark, but I really like what he is offering to the market. I have two Mainstreams and two SnubWay conditioners. I had six Purons before, but don't have enough outlets to run all the Purons. All of these things improve the sound without negative side effects.
Hello Anyoldears,
Have you connected a sdfb to the Innuos Next Gen Statement that I also have?
With what type of sluggo?
If so, with what results?
I'm interested because the SR fuses all blew in this machine and so I gave up on this type of tuning .
Yes thats right. At the moment I have a straight copper one in there, but I also have a rhodium and silver one still to try. These arent Veras ones, you can get them off ebay cheaply to see how they change the sound. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204932285051 Someone also said a titanium one sounds great too https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/226240041929
As to the overall change, its an effect of more music coming through, like its coming through a fire hose rather than a hose pipe, everything just seems to be more full I guess, more detail, more presence. Apparently the effect is more marked the higher the current draw, so amps in particular are supposed to respond well although haven't tried them yet, and vice versa a low current device like the server is supposed to have the lesser effect. However despite this, I would recommend them, they are worth it even for the Innuos
Thank you very much,
Your feedback is precious to me.
Thanks for the ebay links; the silver and rhodium versions are available and cheaper on Ali Ex.....If that can help.
Did you use Purples at spec amperage, instead of one or two steps up? Purples blowing at spec is common due to its inability to handle the start up surge in many types of gear. It’s something that’s been known about SR fuses after the Black since early on (SR admitted it privately). They aren’t built to industry standards. In any case, the SFDB does not have that problem. With the better piggy, it is far superior sonically, with the sluggo for your tastes.
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@MacF : Vous avez donc en série un ou deux firewall 640x et un sdfb sur la ligne d'alimentation de votre ampli ?
Pour vous les effets du pare feu et du sdfb sont complémentaires ? Pas d'effets sonores négatifs pour aligner un certain nombre d'accessoires sur la ligne électrique ?
Je vous demande cela car j'ai aussi ces pare-feu (pas entropiques cependant) et je pense m'équiper de sdfb .
Merci d'avance...
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As far as the LessLoss Entropic Firewalls for Loudspeakers, I already had 2 pairs of Entropic Firewalls per speaker before I upgraded all 4 pairs to the new Stellar Firewalls. That's 2 red & 2 black in series per speaker.
As for the SDFB. It unleashes the uninhibited full potential of any device that has a fuse. In my case, that's the Gold Note IS-1000 MKII Integrated. The SDFB with the upgraded Core Power Diamond Pigtail is one of the most impactful upgrades I've made.
Back to the LL Firewalls, there is 1 pair fitted with spades going to the speaker posts. 2nd pair (same speaker) fitted with bananas connect LL Entropic Speaker Cable to the pair of Firewalls attached to speaker posts.
Louis Motek at LessLoss recommended this configuration for those who run 2 pairs per speaker. My results are very desirable, producing an effortless, natural, relaxed & tonally balanced sound.
As you can tell, I'm a big fan of the Vera-Fi SDFB & the LL Firewalls for Loudspeakers.
Hope this helps!
As for the SDFB. It unleashes the uninhibited full potential of any device that has a fuse. In my case, that's the Gold Note IS-1000 MKII Integrated. The SDFB with the upgraded Core Power Diamond Pigtail is one of the most impactful upgrades I've made.
Back to the LL Firewalls, there is 1 pair fitted with spades going to the speaker posts. 2nd pair (same speaker) fitted with bananas connect LL Entropic Speaker Cable to the pair of Firewalls attached to speaker posts.
Louis Motek at LessLoss recommended this configuration for those who run 2 pairs per speaker. My results are very desirable, producing an effortless, natural, relaxed & tonally balanced sound.
As you can tell, I'm a big fan of the Vera-Fi SDFB & the LL Firewalls for Loudspeakers.
Hope this helps!
I apologize if I misunderstood your question. I now realize you were asking about the LessLoss 640x Entropic Power Conditioners.
Yes, I do have 2 in series just before the Gold Note. Configuration is SDFB>LL Stellar Power Cord>640x>640x>Gold Note Integrated.
Short answer is again very desirable performance results.
Yes, I do have 2 in series just before the Gold Note. Configuration is SDFB>LL Stellar Power Cord>640x>640x>Gold Note Integrated.
Short answer is again very desirable performance results.
