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Series One A40 Class A Amplifier
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I've had experiences with three different sluggo options, the high purity copper version, high purity copper with a gold immersion, and the graphene sluggo. The graphene sluggo was far and away my no. 1 choice; graphene is the best conductor of electricity that exists, and the graphene sluggo has been vapor-deposited with a microscopic layer of the compound. Graphene is actually just a single molecule of carbon, and though the microscopic layer deposited on the sluggo is infinitely thin, it still transmits current at a 70% higher rate than either of the two other options. The sluggo uses the proven concept of "skin effect," where the lion's share of the current travels across the surface of the sluggo. The graphene sluggo was absolutely superior to anything else I had access to, you can read my original review here:
https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/vera-fi-audio-swiss-digital-fuse-box/?highlight=graphene
The Naiu Ella Stereo Amplifier is the only amp in my collection of gear that has an amperage rating higher than 10 amps -- that wouldn't allow me use the more flexible Infinity Fuse unit that's user-programmable. The Swiss Digital Fuse Box arrived in a black case as opposed to the usual silver case, which was a really good look! Hookup was easy, and I robbed the Core Power Piggy Tail from my analog system to hook the Naiu Ella to the SDFB. After it burned in for 24-or-so hours, I took an extended listen, and the SDFB in the system with the Ella amp now showed the same level of effortlessness and clarity I noted in my original experiences with it in my all-analog system. And my principal assessment of the SDFB remains consistent -- the Naiu Ella in the digital source system now plays with more control and limitless dynamics -- it's almost like a completely different, more powerful amplifier. Very highly recommended -- once you hear your system with the SDFB, there's no going back!
A more cost-effective, user-programmable alternative to the Swiss Digital Fuse Box! And the dip switches allow the user to customize it for amperage and fuse type (slo-blow or fast acting) for compatibility with a variety of devices. You're not limited to a single device (as with the SDFB, which arrives pre-programmed for a specific fuse type and amperage rating), and that frees you to experiment with other equipment, easily helping you decide if you need additional Infinity Fuse units. The only thing necessary for you to do prior to placing your order is to confirm the fuse dimensions and choose the Sluggo (that replaces the fuse) or an upgraded version. And the Infinity Fuse will work with any device with a fuse rating up to 10 amps. Highly recommended -- I've tried it with tube amplifers, DACs, and preamplifiers, and the IF really gets you closer to the music!
There are a couple of qualities of these subwoofers that I would like to comment on favorably. First, the coverage of the midbass frequencies, and in fact the musicality of the subwoofers, is remarkable for the price. In my room, the frequencies between 65 and 125 are suppressed by the room. The Caldara subwoofers compensate for this very nicely. Second, the visual appearance of the units is very nice.
Wow, I miss the ultra low frequencies that my old but no longer functional REL subwoofers provided, my music room does not really allow for reproduction of the frequencies between 20 and 40 Hz. The trade-off of musicality is therefore significant compensation.
I appreciated Mark’s generous offer to substitute the Caldera for the smaller model which was out of stock. If I can make one suggestion for future Caldera models, it would be to have speaker level inputs in addition to the RCA inputs.
Wow - I honestly wasn't sure if I was even a "bass guy" before purchasing 2x Caldera 12"s, and my Wharfedale Linton's even had already solid bass response, but in the endless quest for the "wow" factor, I was pointed towards Vera-Fi's subwoofer offerings.
Let me just say, I am absolutely blown away. I can't stop listening to my system -- it just sounds too good. I also have not experienced such remarkably good customer service from a company in quite some time. Thank you to Mark and the team for making such a reasonably priced product that punches far into much higher price points.
The Line Noise BlackHole (LNBH) sets the new industry standard for AC line noise elimination. In both my systems, the LNBH in combination with the Snub Station Zero easily bested the AudioQuest Niagara equipment that occupied both systems. If you can manage with a combined amperage total of less than 10 amps (that's much easier than most might imagine), these devices will shock you with the goodness they bring to your listening sessions. Yes, they eliminate AC-borne line noise, but the opens an entirely new listening experience, with incredible transparency and clarity, whether you listen to analog or digital sources. Very highly recommended, and maybe the most important product launch from Vera-Fi Audio yet!
I have two in my systems, both used in combination with the Line Noise BlackHole. The one in my all-analog system connects my PS Audio Stellar phono preamp, ProJect Classic EVO turntable, and my PrimaLuna EVO 300 tube integrated amplifier, which also has a Swiss Digital Fuse Box between the amp and SSZ's high-current, soft-start AC outlet. I'd been slightly troubled by a slight "buzz" in the system, which I attributed to either the Ortofon Quintet Bronze MC cartridge, the phono preamp, or the tube amplifier. After inserting the new VeraFi power conditioning equipment, the buzz was completely gone, and in its place is complete silence! The combination has replaced an AudioQuest Niagara 1200, which is a good unit, but not in the same class as the VeraFi LNBH, SSZ, and SDFB -- I have been totally shocked by the improvement, which stretches across every possible metric of analog playback.
The same setup is in my digital source system, except with an Infinity Fuse unit replacing the Swiss Digital Fuse Box. In this case, a new Boyuurange A50 Mk III SET 300B tube amp is plugged into the Infinity Fuse, then into the SSZ's soft-start outlet. My Aurender A1000 music server/network player is also connected to the SSZ, as well as my S.M.S.L. VMV D2R DAC. The soft-start outlet is perfect for extending 300b tube life, and the overall system sound is astonishingly good! I'm playing through a pair of vintage Klipsch RB3 Reference monitors (94 dB/watt, 3.8 ohms) and the room synergy is now beyond perfect with the VeraFi Equipment!
Hi there, Mark.
Hope you & yours are doing well. I had told you previously that the Mainstream, simply plugged into a wall outlet on the same circuit as most of my equipment, was revelatory the moment I plugged it in. Basically everything was clearer and the soundstage opened up with a new, blacker background. I have since added a Snubway on a dual plug with the Mainstream and plugged the cord from my Nagara 1200 into the same outlet. Since I did this concomitantly with adding two LNBH’s running off the Niagara (one powering the Pass INT-60 integrated and the other leading to my CD player and DAC) it's difficult to say what is doing what, but every tme I’ve added something here the results have been almost immediately perceptible. The bottom line is that it’s like havng a new system, which is interesting because I thought things were pretty good before! The individual instruments are clearer and more pin-point located, the highs are where they weren’t before (cymbals are a good indicator) and the bass is deeper and more well-defined. The soundstage has gotten deeper and more lateral. You can hear the wood in a cello. Female vocals, especially, are shockingly present. This is almost like the first tme I can say, like other people do, that’s it is like having the players in the room with you. Of course, this is not going to happen with a full symphony orchestra, but with a small group it’s close, and it wasn’t like this before. I will say, however, that positioning the LNBH’s was complicated, both by finding space on my racks and by the fact that, as light as they are, heavy power cords tend to flip them around. It made me wish I still had those old wooden/steel blocks I used to use to minimize vibration on equipment. I left those in Tennessee when I moved to Texas last summer. Isoblocks, I think they were called back in the 80’s. I’m gonna send a couple photos of my setup where you can see one LNBH atop the Niagara on the middle stand under the amp and one on the bottom of the right rack. The Mainstream/Snubway is plugged into the wall behind the right KEF speaker.
Since all that got plugged in together, it was hard to tell what the Snubway was doing, but I got another one to use in the living room where the TV (and the wireless modem) are hooked up. I plugged it into the wall about 6-8 feet away from the outlet (on the same circuit) those other things were hooked up to. I didn’t see much difference in picture quality, but the next evenng I came back and discovered my 15 yr-old OLED TV had somehow been replaced by a new one with deeper, more vibrant colors and blacker backgrounds. I’m not a big video guy, but I’m imjpressed at that result, especially since I didn’t want to pull everything out from the wall and move all the furniture there to get to the power strip.
Thank you, Mark!! The whole shebang was about $1100. It’s amazng to find value like this, and no way am I going to describe the results as “tweaks”!
Best wishes
I installed these in my lake house with an old pair of B&W DM601s. They sound fantastic. Great job guys and gals.
Vera-Fi Audio staff and owner are truly world-class - knowledgeable and kind! I can't ask for better experience. Thank you!!
