[jlbrach]

I believe it is 7 feet...I have one on its way for me to test out

 

[FLTWS]

As I get within 2 weeks of ordering an HSA-1b for myself and in reviewing some of the information in the spec sheet and not being too tech-y inclined myself, I have question.

“There is no protection of output from short-circuit. As with high current peaks, output protection is often the cause of instability. All components were chosen to avoid oscillation and compensations are minimal, preserving speed and authenticity of presentation.”

1. I suspect this would refer to an incorrectly-wired headphone or it’s connecting cable to the HSA-1b? (And it’s always a good practice to turn down the volume first.)

2. It is not referring to plugging or un-plugging headphones with the HSA-1b unit on?

(I can’t imagine anyone connecting or disconnecting at the speaker or speaker outputs of the HSA-1b with it turned on. Intentionally, anyway.)

 

[jlbrach]

I change my headphones without turning off the unit, I dont use the speaker out ..no issue

 

[Njychen]

Has anyone blown a fuse on their Hsa-1b...?

 

[Shahrose]

Has anyone blown a fuse on their Hsa-1b...?

Several times now. Search it in this thread, we posted some info on it earlier. Slightly annoying but easy to remedy.

 

[Njychen]

Several times now. Search it in this thread, we posted some info on it earlier. Slightly annoying but easy to remedy.

Thank you for response. I feel dumbfounded, not sure why I didn’t think of searching the thread. Again, appreciate it.

 

[Njychen]

Several times now. Search it in this thread, we posted some info on it earlier. Slightly annoying but easy to remedy.

I see that you suggested using 2a fuse. Does it fix the problem or will it still blow from time to time? Thanks.

 

[FLTWS]

I see that you suggested using 2a fuse. Does it fix the problem or will it still blow from time to time? Thanks.

That's a good question.

 

[Shahrose]

I see that you suggested using 2a fuse. Does it fix the problem or will it still blow from time to time? Thanks.

That's a good question.

That was Danny's suggestion from RAAL, however, it still seems to blow from time to time. I'd try a slightly higher amp rating for the fuses next time.

 

[FLTWS]

That was Danny's suggestion from RAAL, however, it still seems to blow from time to time. I'd try a slightly higher amp rating for the fuses next time.

Interesting, I wonder what could be causing this? Well, I find out for myself soon enough. I've had 1 blown fuse in 6 decades and that required a repair and was years ago.
I notice both you and @Njychen are in Canada, although I can't figure why that should make a difference, still 115 volt, right?
Haven't seen this mentioned at all in some of the reviews and only 1 other posting than yourselves that I'm aware of.
Anyone here in the US experience this? I better order in a few fuses, LOL!

 

[MrCypruz]

That was Danny's suggestion from RAAL, however, it still seems to blow from time to time. I'd try a slightly higher amp rating for the fuses next time.

I think that the quality of the fuse also matters. I’ve blown the stock fuse on the HSA-1a which I replaced with a higher quality slow blow one (can’t find the reference at the moment) and ran like a champ. Replaced the stock one from the HSA-1b when it arrived with the one that I was using on the HSA-1a and no problems so far. I’m now on my second HSA-1b (yes I meant second, had my previous one replaced due to some random channel imbalance and noise) running the same replacement fuse.

 

[Njychen]

Interesting, I wonder what could be causing this? Well, I find out for myself soon enough. I've had 1 blown fuse in 6 decades and that required a repair and was years ago.
I notice both you and @Njychen are in Canada, although I can't figure why that should make a difference, still 115 volt, right?
Haven't seen this mentioned at all in some of the reviews and only 1 other posting than yourselves that I'm aware of.
Anyone here in the US experience this? I better order in a few fuses, LOL!

I recall someone got a US amazon link to fuses. I don’t think it’s limited to Canada? But ya should be the same.

This is the first time ever I’ve blown a fuse on a piece of gear.

Perhaps the 1.6a fuse is meant to be used with 220V and a different fuse is needed because of the change in voltage? Im just guessing.

 

[jlbrach]

I have never blown a fuse on any gear I have owned and I hope I do not have the problem on my unit

 

[FLTWS]

Well, I ordered 2 fancy pants slo-blo 2 Amper's earlier so I'll be ready. Going to let the stock fuse run for months, if no issue I'll try the "anointed" ones to hear what.....I'm not sure, LOL.

 

[FLTWS]

I'm guessing the HSA-1b didn't come with a manual that makes mention of anything fuse / voltage related.