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Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?

My equipment - Raven Integrated Reflection MK2 tube amp 58wpc. / Lumin A-1 DAC Streamer / Synology NAS / Isotex Aquarius Power Conditioner / Furutech Rhodium Plug / Sonus Faber Amati Homage Tradition speakers.  

I have read thousands of comments on upgraded fuses improving the performance of sound.  I am very open minded but not sold either way.  So, the question I have is....if fuses were so important, than why don't Amplifier companies all install them as OEM equipment?  To me, if they are as good as people say, that would provide companies who use them a competitive advantage?  

Every High End Audio store I go to in Phoenix have told me it does not make a difference and is a waste of money.  For the record, I have fuses purchased at an automotive store for under $10 and I think my sound is awesome.  The Company that built my amp tested the Synergistic Fuses and he emphatically said there was no difference.  

If I were to try a fuse for fun, given my equipment, what would your recommendation be to try?  
willgolf
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geoffkait
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I see what you’re getting at. Lest anyone else (other than Al, who knows) confuse the matter of in-room SPLs and volume setting, what I was referring to is volume settings. How that translates to in room SPLs, I can’t say. What I can say is now there’s too much pressure on my ears using the older volume setting.

Whewww! That was a close call. Thanks for the clarification. I’m pretty sure Al and krosst_emoji will find it in their hearts to sign up to that one. 🙄
rotarius
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Why don't amplifier Companies use high end fuses?
Because they are not idiots.
joecasey
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what can you possibly "expect" from a $25 fuse in a $60K system that already sounds great.

That's just it, "expectation bias" will ring forth after spending $$$ on a 10c fuse.

Cheers George
And the problem is ...   If it works so who care how it works, Mate!
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Willgolf - turn off email notifications for Audiogon. Then your inbox will not be such a mess. You can always go to the 'related to you' section in your account to catch up on threads you're involved in. That's what I do. I hate managing endless emails...
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