Fuses that matter.

Every electrical part in every component has specified and/or measurable ranges of variation ("tolerances") for numerous electrical parameters, and measurable differences will exist even between two parts of the same type that were manufactured at the same time by the same manufacturer. That applies to transistors, tubes, integrated circuits, resistors, capacitors, diodes, inductors, transformers, fuses, etc. A good design will minimize or eliminate sensitivity to those differences, within the range over which they can be expected to occur.

Even if parts from different manufacturer that measure the same, will sound different in most cases. A Sovtek tube will sound different from a Amperex? Mundorf and Duelund cap? Possibly a Radio Shack fuse and HiFi Tuning in some components/systems??

Even if parts from different manufacturer that measure the same, will sound different in most cases.

Agreed, of course. But that does not mean that parts which measure different in some respect will necessarily sound different, which was my initial point. As I said, it depends on the amount of the difference, and on the design of the component in which the part is used. And of course on the type of part, the function it performs in the particular design, and on what parameter is being measured.

Regards,
-- Al

But that does not mean that parts which measure different in some respect will necessarily sound different, which was my initial point. As I said, it depends on the amount of the difference, and on the design of the component in which the part is used. And of course on the type of part, the function it performs in the particular design, and on what parameter is being measured.

Agreed, plus associate components in the system ... endless possibilities.

I'm ONLY sharing my experiences and NOT trying to convince anybody anything.

05-07-12: Tbg
Bryoncunningham, does it matter which is true? I think not.

Does it matter? It matters if you're interested in the question of whether fuse direction has audible effects. It doesn't matter in the way that unemployment matters, or climate change matters, or global poverty matters. But then again, neither does anything we discuss on this site.

Whether something matters depends on what you think is worth talking about. Apparently you don't think fuses are worth talking about...

None of this discussion matters much to me.

Wait a second. Aren't you the one who started this conversation?

Bryon

Bryoncunningham, you grossly misrepresent what I said. We are talking about tastes here. Does the fruitiness of the wine matter; does the fuel economy of various cars matter to you; etc. Also I am not arguing that what we discuss here does matter to some of us. Obviously, you don't think others' experiences with fuses matters. I value others' experiences, but mainly I post to share my experiences, but I expect only some will find them valuable. Your experiences have not be valuable to you; fine.

Yes, I said "this discussion" suggesting all of it irrelative to my initial post. I erred, what I find useless is your posts and those posting meaningless comments. I knew full-well that the cockroaches would come out of the walls when I posted my initial comment. I have had private comments, which are now awkward on Audiogon, sharing their experiences with fuses.