# Your Next Upgrade? (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Everything Else\ **Created:** [October 20, 2020, 11:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682 "2020-10-20T23:01:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 422
**Author:** ![RonP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ronp/32/213555_2.png) [@RonP](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/RonP)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 10:50am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8508 "2023-03-15T10:50:53Z")
It’s quite the opposite of the Rega! ---
**Author:** ![jazznut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b5e925/32.png) [@jazznut](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jazznut)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 11:14am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8509 "2023-03-15T11:14:27Z")
At least considering the “record player per pound”, it’s definitely cheap! ---
**Author:** ![Rudolf\_Appel](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/rudolf_appel/32/110101_2.png) [@Rudolf\_Appel](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Rudolf_Appel)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 1:10pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8510 "2023-03-15T13:10:55Z")
Good to know Steven. ---
**Author:** ![Serhan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/serhan/32/192329_2.png) [@Serhan](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Serhan)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 2:19pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8511 "2023-03-15T14:19:51Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/e/2/e2dd42ed48c4639c604c051a31f0b56ba374613f.jpeg) SR atmosphere euphoria SX has been feeding P15 for over a month. I like the silver tuning bullet more than the gold one in terms of “atmosphere”. I added SR atmosphere excite cable to DS Dac. It improved dimensionality and “atmosphere” It makes the whole listening experience far more enjoyable. ---
**Author:** ![ErVikingo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/ervikingo/32/251111_2.png) [@ErVikingo](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/ErVikingo)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8512 "2023-03-15T14:25:47Z")
Thanks for the info Steven. I will research that Shelly unit. I was very disappointed at the noise the dimmers introduced. They were not cheap and were a PITA to install (3 side to side). Cheers! ---
**Author:** ![Serhan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/serhan/32/192329_2.png) [@Serhan](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Serhan)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8513 "2023-03-15T14:26:45Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/b/e/be4bc1a984efa06acd0857158a8b1319ffdf6471.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/7/d/7d7618fbb00ddb7d49ea7f3c6d75718ac29d1c8d.jpeg) Three pairs of Townshend F1 fractal (1.5 m each) to connect my sources → pre → power amp. They’re replacing 3 XLR pairs of AudioQuest Water. My expectations are high. Fingers crossed. **Edit** : I’ve run these cables for less than 20 hours. The best word to describe them is “transformational”. They changed my system (positively) in every possible way. The highs are fully extended but calm without being grainy. The bass is fully extended but without muddiness or distortion. Sound stage is bigger deeper and players are clearly positioned. The addition of these cables made a larger impact on my system than any single component did. They elevated the enjoyment of my music playback like never before. Not only do they bring the instrument to life, but also bring the recording venue ambience. I am now tempted to get Townshend’s F1 Fractal speaker cables! ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8514 "2023-03-15T14:40:40Z")
Sharp!!! What tonearm and cartridge would you select for it? This Kuzma Four Point might get the job done with a Lyra Etna Lambda: ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/c/7/c7ed0347c977c827dc674f1c342bc1e5dfc0b4b2.jpeg) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/5/e/5e354427abaf9c866ed3d8688535dba5c21ecf4f.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![stevensegal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/35a633/32.png) [@stevensegal](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/stevensegal)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8515 "2023-03-15T15:41:47Z")
It’s a real shame they all got too old to continue, as Jelco and the various brands they made arms for almost became an industry standard. A Reed 3P replaced an Origin Live Illustrious as my Arm No.1 and the OL replaced the Jelco as Arm No. 2. OL is arguably not an upgrade on Jelco, although the OL has continuous silver wiring. ![IMG_1957.HEIC](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/0/4/045e57ce5c0673db7fd6ab2a9f9ca68b15f6f31a.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8516 "2023-03-15T16:01:38Z")
I’d put my SME Type II Improved on first. I know a guy who has a Soundsmith Hyperion MK2 on his shelf. I’d reach for that. But I already have three turntables so this isn’t something I am going to do. But I so want to! ---
**Author:** ![minnesotafats](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/minnesotafats/32/1696_2.png) [@minnesotafats](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/minnesotafats)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8517 "2023-03-15T20:50:35Z")
Another one that is an opposite of the Rega. Anybody have a little extra change? > **[The Apolyt Turntable – Acoustical Systems](https://acousticalsystems.audio/product/apolyt-turntable/)** ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8518 "2023-03-15T20:57:57Z")
I am not even sure I can call this thing a beauty. 🤔 I just paid off my mortgage, I supposed I could start another mortgage, but my wife will not allow me to buy any LPs anymore (after I got rid of them a decade ago). This thing may give her nightmare too, it looks like a creature from a sifi horror movie. 😮 ---
**Author:** ![vkennedy61](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/vkennedy61/32/41241_2.png) [@vkennedy61](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/vkennedy61)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8519 "2023-03-15T20:58:10Z")
I would but my Bugatti’s need tune-ups. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![dchang05](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/dchang05/32/294697_2.png) [@dchang05](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/dchang05)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8520 "2023-03-15T21:03:25Z")
Here is a more modest upgrade. In my case it is a downgrade. With a set of XPAD Pro pads to support the entire rack, the sound is too warm and layback. Sometimes you can do too much isolation and tweaking, like in my case. I am sure in another system these would work great! ![xpad pro](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/7/f/7f143dd7e5e3d392a823ade901ac4b3b701bd3a7.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![paul172](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul172/32/308402_2.png) [@paul172](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/paul172)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8521 "2023-03-15T21:39:37Z")
Is this on your short list? ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 10:09pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8522 "2023-03-15T22:09:08Z")
That thing is absurd. ---
**Author:** ![McRican](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/mcrican/32/63986_2.png) [@McRican](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/McRican)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 10:15pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8523 "2023-03-15T22:15:16Z")
Finally received shipping status on my MKII that I ordered in January. Should be here Saturday! ---
**Author:** ![weedeewop](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/weedeewop/32/190064_2.png) [@weedeewop](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/weedeewop)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8524 "2023-03-15T22:26:20Z")
Where do you put the rekkid? 🤣 🤠 ---
**Author:** ![aangen](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/aangen/32/295709_2.png) [@aangen](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/aangen)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8525 "2023-03-15T22:33:29Z")
Oh you don’t play records with that thing. It’s just for show. “I got nothing useful in my pants, but look at this here MONSTER!!” (Oh wait, I have a really large amplifier) ---
**Author:** ![scotte1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/scotte1/32/147_2.png) [@scotte1](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/scotte1)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 10:45pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8526 "2023-03-15T22:45:05Z")
With about 90 minutes of listening time under my belt last evening, I have already decided this gizmo is a keeper (barring any technical issues): ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/psaudio/original/3X/9/a/9a4aa7ee27eb59a1692833bffa20ed3509d65384.jpeg) > **[Swiss Digital Fuse Box - Best Audio Products - Vera-Fi Audio LLC | Oustanding...](https://www.verafiaudiollc.com/products/best-audio-products/swiss-digital-fuse-box-52299809)** > > To understand the Swiss Digital FUSE BOX, you need to first understand what the lowly fuses in your audio system does, and does not, do for you.   A fuse is a very simple and elegant safety device. AC Mains current flows through it on its way... ---
**Author:** ![owlsalum](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e47c2d/32.png) [@owlsalum](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/owlsalum)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2023, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682/8527 "2023-03-15T23:44:15Z")
Good luck. I sincerely hope the technical issue, if it arises, isn’t fried electronics. No way I’d bypass the actual physical fuse with a slug. Too risky for my liking. Hope to hear only positive things from your experience and no smoke coming out of your amp surprises. Out of curiosity, what are the warranty implications using this box and bypassing the fuse in the equipment as designed for its protection? Anyone know? [Previous page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682.md?page=421) [Next page](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/your-next-upgrade-part-1/19682.md?page=423)