Of course, accurately reproduced music is the end we are all seeking from this hobby ... but finding those things that get us closer to the actual performance is a totally fun part of the hobby.
I equate we audiophiles to car guys and hot rodding where the means to the end shaves off a fraction of a second from a quarter mile time, or perhaps a slightly faster lap time for road racers. It may consist of something simple like new carburetor jets, or tweaking the timing. Or it could be something really expensive like a new camshaft with a slightly different dwell or higher compression pistons. The newly reduced time is ultimately important of course, but the additional "push-back" in the seat is the thrill.
And, in our case ... that "push-back thrill" is why we continue our pursuit of better, more revealing equipment. And tweaks that may sound crazy at the outset (like fuses), that make a significant improvement in one's sound system are an absolute necessity to the hobby. Otherwise what? Grow stale? Lose interest?
What I don't understand are those who haven't experimented over the years with various tweaks, and yet, they poo-poo something really significant like the fuse upgrades WITHOUT EVER HEARING THE RESULTS FOR THEMSELVES. Go figure.
One final thought on tweaks: Those of us who like to experiment with this stuff are fully aware that some tweaks, especially dampening, can be carried too far. In such cases, the sound is compromised by a "dullness" or "compression." So .. that's when the tweak is cast off as not worthwhile. I've had that experience many times, but one that really stands out was my experiments with MU-Metal placed around motors and transformers. A little goes a long way. Slightly too much and it sucks. Get it just right and the noise floor is lowered noticeably.
All I can say is ... Thank you Synergetic Research for your R&D and the excellent product these fuses are.
Happy listening ...
