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Fuse replacement with non stock in preamp External Power Supply??

Have been reading a lot of threads about fuse replacement. Not wishing to start a debate - just have a question.

I am not asking if this really works or not. Maybe will, or maybe will not in my system. I am open to at least seeing what happens.

My question is about my VAC Standard LE external power supply fuse.

Is replacing that similar to when one replaces the main AC fuse in another component?
It looks to be a a 6X32mm 4 Amp 250V fuse SLOW BLOW.

Anyway- is that a fuse to consider swapping out?
Thank you for you for input.

lkdog
rodman99999
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"You never know until you try..."      +1      Regardless of the rationale; if you think it sounds better, it will have been worth the effort and time spent.      If not; with a satisfaction guarantee, it will have cost nothing, to satisfy your curiosity.
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oldhvymec
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Makes good sense to me..

Is that a NEW avatar MC. I never noticed that.. Nice Apron,  definitely has a brother named Ivan. :-)

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lkdog OP
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Thanks everybody.Will give it a try.
I checked with Kevin at VAC about the correct fuse rating value and he confirmed the rating and that it was Slow Blow.Thinking of going with Furutech rhodium which is decent price and they are  UL approved so will stay with the same rating of fuse.


rodman99999
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Happy listening!    Inform us of your findings.
lkdog OP
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Hey- last question for now. What about in a DAC?
Do you guys do those too???
I have a modded OPPO Sonica Dac. It uses a 3.15 Amp 5x20 fuse in the main AC input area.
Not sure how to get that fuse out though. It has a little plastic cover or top over the fuse popping out over the circuit board. LOL.Would hate to screw something up. Not sure if it pops out or screws out....Its kind of hard to get to.



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