FUSE BOX delivers perfect protection and superior sound


Encouraged by the improvement offered by the PURON plug-in filters, I spent some additional time reading 

 

I wondered if a second product, unrelated to PURON, can also raise the bar for recorded music?  FUSE BOX is a system that replaces a fuse in a piece of electronics.  A metal SLUGGO (insert either the brass or copper option) goes in the fuse holder.  The power cord you have been using goes into one end of the slim, lightweight BOX.  From the other end of the BOX, another power cord (quality counts!) leads to your power conditioner or to the wall.  Simply plug and play.

Each FUSE BOX is calibrated according to the traditional fuse it will be replacing.  By providing the amp value, fuse size, and slow/fast blow, a unit can be tailored to your specs.

I took the plunge by requesting a FUSE BOX to fit into two different systems.  I use a Black Ice FOZ SS-X Sound Expander in both a headphone (Synergistic blue) and main system (Synergistic orange).  This wonderful piece is in the middle of both systems, between the cd player and the amplifier.

Starting first in the smaller system, there was a break-in period of about 30 hours before the sound really took off.  A huge positive step (for me) was then replacing the copper sluggo with the brass version.  Now I heard the depth and warmth, in addition to the detail of the copper version.  The traditional Grado sound through the over the ear headphones (Prestige 125 model) was rich, detailed, and balanced.

I spend much more time listening through full range Martin Logan Expression ESL 13a speakers.  I recently added two PURONS to this system, plugged into a Synergistic Research Powercell 12 conditioner.  Even when (intellectually) I believed this combination had already taken me to the "top of the mountain," I was happy to be proven wrong.  With the brass sluggo in the SS-X, the "you are at the recording event" is very powerful, and in a way I had never heard before.  It's like I have the best seat in the house, for every recording.

For me, FUSE BOX offers the protection of traditional fuses, without fearing they may need to be replaced (since FUSE BOX can be easily reset).  With the two sluggos provided, the sound can be adjusted to one's preference.  And I still have the flexibility to change this arrangement in the future, as the sluggo is never permanently fixed to the fuse holder.

A big thanks to Mark Schifter at Vera-Fi Audio, for patiently helping me.  With a 30 day return policy, my guess is that many music lovers will be asking Mark to program a unit, so they can evaluate it in their systems.

My answer, to "how can the sound possibly get any better?" is FUSE BOX.  Highly recommended.

 

sgordon1

Showing 13 responses by verafiaudio

@petaluman

I was altered to your note and yes of course – one in the same

I’ve worked very hard over the last 12 + years to pay back and pay forward both with good works.

I have run Product Development for Underwood (Core Power Tech, LSA, and Emerald Physics) and the work product etc. over these 12 years can speak for itself. Doing tjne same for the new Bob Carver Corp. Hearing it from me will have little meaning – except to say at 66 it’s still the “core driver” of my life daily.

The product being spoken about here is the Swiss Digital FUSE BOX and in my (albeit biased) opinion it IS a real step up. The product is Science Driven – it works well and those that have tested and bought seem to really like it. Thanks to @sgordon1 for stepping up to get it said.

Like Puron in another area – doing what I like and enjoy doing with fine products and a long 54 year history sadly littered by a big mistake driven by greed and avarice (with a big dollop of stupidity).

 

Here to do better –

 

Thanks

Mark

@thyname

Thanks for your message. Meaningful message that resonates deeply. Appreciate it.

Each day brings a reminder in unique ways – today no different.

Firstly, what I did was wrong and with consequences that were deep and really profound. BUT, so many positive things have happened since 2010 and virtually all of them great reminders with allowance to regain footing.

Once day I might tell the entire story – but I’m ok right where I am, here and now.


 

@krelldog

As well, thanks…

The power of creating is still the “daily driver” 😊

Lots more to work on – and as a result, even more time to reflect and pay forward for my mistakes and stupidity.

 

Maybe some people will choose to not do business with me, and that’s OK too. Even a mention here can change the course of “good”. I caused this – no one else… so the “balance” has to continue to be weighed.

Best always

@yoyoyaya

The guys that worked with me on this product are Swiss. It’s their name and I kinda like it

@68pete

Many thanks sir. Every day doing what I can to do “my part” – still having fun 😊

@skucie

Thanks for your question

It's Programmed – at this point we can only do up to 10 amps – later, we can do up to 15 amps.

Fast or Slow Blow

We can support 5 x 20mm and 1.25m x .25 inch fuses types

Ships with Brass Slug and Solid Copper Slug


All

After several messages yesterday and today – we are setting up the site to offer those interested our full Instruction Manual (with Warnings)

 

More to follow

 

 

@skucie

Appreciate your note -

Programming is done via ICP – Lots of care went into the programming protocol(s) and it’s very foolproof in fact

The idea was that IF you wanted the FUSE BOX re-programmed we at the factory would do it for you for a nominal (like $25 dollars nominal) charge

Re trying it – please ring me up (phone number on the site) @ www.verafiaudio.com and I would be glad to send you a unit or two to try.

There’s no shortage of people here who think this is all a bucket of hooey – only it’s not.

We’ve had 11 units in the field for 6 + months and the unanimity of positive voice re FUSE BOX has been great.

Money where my mouth is – please get in touch.

Thanks


 

@steakster

Great Forum Name – lets start there.

I want to find the proper way to say this without sounding like a complete ass.

Over several companies and many OEM’s that I’ve built for I’d like to think that I’ve spent the last 16 + months thinking about how to best move forward with FUSE BOX

Daniel and Markus have as well. We feel this is the best way to “prove out” the concept and product efficacy. Your idea is quite good and maybe in the future that might work well – In fact, I can imagine it would

Lots and lots of testing through Alpha and Beta before the first production was run.

We’d like to drive the cost down – but until we get further down the road it won’t be easy.


@yoyoyaya

Thanks as well.

We are looking now at ways to certify. That said – Sluggo makes that difficult… but there are ways.

I know that FUSE BOX will impress. I also know it’s a hard sell to many that cannot imagine how this can improve the sound. Only it does (forgive me).

In days to come we will have the Instructions on the site. We will also post some tech data for those that like to understand what they hear to the measurements.  

 

Quick note

We are now set up “digitally” with UPS for an even better International shipping experience

All digital – very quick and painless now

Thanks to all of you for your incredible support re Puron and FUSE BOX

PS - sgordon1 is using this product successfully - please connect with him 

We have shipped several manufacturers their first FUSE BOXES 

More about that shortly 

Thanks

@emailists

FUSE BOX will work fine with Amplifiers etc. with multiple values

We set FUSE BOX for your Power Transformer “value”.

How can you know what’s what – simple

Lets say your amp has 2 x 3amp fuse and 1 x 6 amp

 

SELECT THE LARGER SINGLE VALUE – in this case 6 amps

Here to help

Mark

 

BTW – the complete Instruction Manual is now on our Home Page

www.verafiaudiollc.com

 

Please read it - Thanks

@emailists

I apologize for not getting back here earlier

The main purpose is to PROTECH the amplifier within your question.

Protecting the Power Transformer is KEY – the B+ fuses that still remain (no slug inserted) will work fine doing their job @ 3amps. Nothing changes there

I do urge reading the manual which is on our home page verafiaudiollc.com




FUSE BOX is in several systems now. Had e-mails last night with very positive early results.

 

Thanks

Mark

@steakster 

The holder itself is a main part of the problem -

I've worked this comparison 

Just my 02 cents 

 

Thanks - Mark

 

Appreciate all the feedback here and in other places

More and more manufacturers have taken serious note. We are helping where we can here.

We will have some optional Sluggos here this week. Will update once they arrive

Thanks to all of you for your Early Adopter Strength 

Here to help - or you can always e-mail at [email protected]

Best wishes - Mark 

Good Morning and Happy Holiday


Our very simple web site has been a bit overwhelmed these last few weeks.

We are going to build a more sophisticated site with a better and more Full Service Shopping Cart with more payment options, etc.

If you are interest in Puron or FUSE BOX please try to connect with me directly

[email protected]


I apologize in advance for this “commercial message”, but I want everyone interested to know that the site changes are moving forward quickly and we are ready for you.

Thanks -

Mark

@skucie 

Good read here - thank you

We have some solid material samples coming as well as some electroplated samples that our team wants me to hear

Woefully behind on this - been promising groovy sauce on the Decware thread for weeks now. Did not realize that my vendor is sending all of these at once 

FB is making waves for real

Good Morning 

I am in receipt of an exceptional review that was posted on the Decware Forum.

I contacted the author and asked his permission to post a link to his thoughts here. He was gracious in allowing me to do so. 

Thanks - Mark

 

https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1677858218/54#54

 

PS - thanks as well to @gladmo for his post here and in the Members Review Section