Synergistic Red Fuse ...

Charles1Dad wrote,

"I've all the appreciation for technical explanation and understanding the "why and how" something performs as it does. I'm eager for information and further education."

OK, looks like it's time for a recap. The modern aftermarket fuses sound better than stock fuses because,

1.  Attention is paid to the directionality of the fuse.  All wire is directional. Even stock fuses are directional.

2. Attention is paid to vibration, especially 60 Hz hum coming from you know where. Thus we have liquid filled fuses and ceramic body fuses. Too bad fuses don't address the magnetic field coming from you know where. 

3. Attention is paid to RFI/EMI. 

4. Attention is paid to conductivity of the fuse (by using higher purity wire and/or end caps).

geoff kait
machina dynamica
no goats no glory

Hi Geof,
Appreciate the recap.  I was addressing Mapman's stated need for  sufficient technical explanations prior to making the decision to buy a product. Bottom Line is that we all have our own thresholds /criteria when making purchasing choices. 
Charles, 

Geoff, thank you for providing the thorough recap.  However, as I see it those are not explanations, they are assertions.  Or perhaps hypotheses would be a better term.  To rise to the level of being explanations there has to be some basis (either analytical or empirical) to expect a reasonable possibility that the presumed lack of attention to those factors in stock fuses results in effects that are great enough in degree to be audibly harmful, in a broad range of applications.

And the fact that many people find the SR and other upgraded fuses to be beneficial does not constitute such a basis.  If a Ferrari driven by a 160 pound driver is out-accelerated by a Lamborghini driven by a 159 pound driver, would you attribute the Lambo's victory to the difference in the weights of the drivers?

Now, if you were to ask if I have any better explanation to propose for the widely reported benefits, my answer would simply be "no."

Regards,
-- Al
 

Almarg wrote,

"Geoff, thank you for providing the thorough recap. However, as I see it those are not explanations, they are assertions. Or perhaps hypotheses would be a better term. To rise to the level of being explanations there has to be some basis (either analytical or empirical) to expect a reasonable possibility that the presumed lack of attention to those factors in stock fuses results in effects that are great enough in degree to be audibly harmful, in a broad range of applications."

Yes, Al, they’re assertions. They’re assertions why aftermarket fuses sound better than stock fuses. Skeptics keep clamoring for explanations, assertions, whatever. As if there is some deep unexplainable mystery here. There isn’t. Sorry to disappoint you and Mopman. Gee, whiz, are we now supposed to have to prove our assertions? Audio forums are built on assertions. You know, like this amp sounds better than that one, or these cables have more top end or this DAC has more transparency.  Or this fuse elicits more details than that one. But at the same time, let me ask you, have you ever heard the expression, none so blind that will not see? That is also an assertion. Some folks can never seem to hoist themselves off the old LazyBoy and get to the bottom of these new fangled things. Investigation is the heart of all science.

Geoff Kait
machina dramatica
No goats no glory

"Investigation is the heart of all science"

Falls short when it comes to science fiction though.