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FUSES, Finally!?

     I have been adamant about avoiding special fuses, because of the lack of empirical studies.  Here is my question:  What would be something not too expensive that would be a good start.  I use three dual mono Audire amps (for Woofs, Mids and Tweets, and Subs, each of the six channel having four fuses.  I would not not want to spend thousands, even if I could, just to experiment.  My heat sinks do unplug, along with the outputs, and I could try just one channel or one amp.  Paul of PS mentioned what they use, and that might eventually be a possibility, but what do you guys (and gals?) think I should do, to just to convince this ageing skeptic?  Also, each channel of my amps has one single, dedicated computer chip that regulates the filling of the 4 26,000 mf caps (per channel), which might make any difference less than a design that allows a flood of electrons into the tank, presuming that might matter.  DanV
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audioman58
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Fuses absolutely make a difference ,the stock steel fuses tons of resistance , Copper or Silvers 4 x better conductor .
I use on power cords and fuses Furutech Nano fluid which is nano particles of Silver and Gold and fills in the voids ,or pours in metal.
takes 75-100 hours but a noticeable increase in resolution ,system dependent of course.  after seeing on Stereo times best of 2020
$2200 fuses ,that's just insane IMO , the Synergistic Orange at $160 is steep for a fuse but worth the results. Synergistic will be coming out with a even better fuse ,this year I heard  when  is  anybody’sguess and I would imagine creeping up near the $200 mark.
oldhvymec
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It's simple if I was down under I'd have George fix my stuff If he had the time.. I can always sneak in my fuse later.. I'm sure he's quite handy in the troubleshoot and repair department.. And what George likes, all weigh a TON.. I like tonnage in speakers and amps.. just not on the back of the old flathead. 115 is about it.. Tire rubs.. :-)

Regards
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nonoise
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Thanks dan, he only said that because he put himself into the snake oil group I was generalizing about, that also say AC fuses are directional.
Thanks, Georgie, for validating what I said about you. 👍
You're Santa's little helper, for sure.

All the best,
Nonoise




cal91
233 posts
 
danvignau...Are you new to these forums? If you aren't then you have to know how this thread is going to go. Fuses have been discussed in many threads. There's nothing new to add. Are you just instigating?
willcycle
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If you want to perform a free short term experiment to determine if fuses can make a difference, take a small piece of heavy gauge wire or metal and bridge the fuse holder.  Your equipment of course will not be protected during the test but the likelihood it fails catastrophically during the test is very small. 
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