QUALITY AND SECURITY OF "LITTELFUSE" PRODUCTS

Whatever you do, don't do this:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dvanzuijlekom/10474490106

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier Design

"All too frequently however, people try to solve architectural (design) problems with band aids. This is not to diminish the importance of parts quality, and parts (whether it’s fuses or cables or anything else) is a topic for a whole ’nuther thread - a rabbit hole I don’t have time or inclination to rehash for the thousandth time ;-)"

Not sure I can agree that people are trying to solve architectural (design) problems, whatever that actually means, by replacing stock fuses with aftermarket fuses. It’s strictly a sound quality issue. Those audiophiles. What are you going to do?

I wasn't implying that an audiophile fuse was an attempt to fix an architectural design problem and I tried to make that clear in the last paragraph of my previous post:

All too frequently however, people try to solve architectural (design) problems with band aids. This is not to diminish the importance of parts quality, and parts (whether it’s fuses or cables or anything else)...

Here's an example of an architectural/design problem:

A poorly designed power supply regulation circuit that sends hash into the signal.  The band aid fix?   A cable with a rolled off top end to hide the problem.  It's like turning up the volume on your car radio to mask the sound of your wheel bearing.

The real fix.  A competent design.  Fix the problem at the source. 

A good cable (or fuse) is just that - a good component and I'm all in favor of that.  What I'm lobbying for is to address as much as possible in the design of the product.  I'd hope that you're on board with that concept.

The problem here is of course, what's a poor audiophile to do?  Not everyone has design skills to identify the true source of the problem and as a result, they take a buckshot approach to solving it.  I wish I could propose a solution to this conundrum.

Cheers,
Thom @ Galibier Design

Thom:
 As a multiple SET amplifier owner I applaud you in your efforts in bringing to market a new SET amplifier. My amplifiers are using 845, 45, and PX-25 output tubes. Each has a wonderful sound with it's chosen speaker. 

Each has had a marked improvement in sonics when a Synergistic Research Black fuse was installed. I believe this is one of the best fuses currently available. I hope you will trial this fuse not as a manufacturer but as an inquisitive audiophile. I am certain you wear both hats- manufacturer and audiophile. For many reasons as a manufacturer the Black fuse may not be an option, but please do not deny the music lover within you the chance to hear your product with one of the best sounding fuses available.

What makes this decision simple to me is they are offered with a 30 day trial and full refund. You would also being doing your customers a service by being able to convey to them your impression of what this fuse does or does not do.

I hope you will trial the Black fuse.

David Pritchard

To ebm. Caps in heading were inadvertent. I was in a hurry. I tried to correct it later but system wouldn't allow it after the 1st post. Correction allowed only before someone else posts. Fwiw, I do think it's an important topic and was impressed to learn the LITTELFUSES are used in critical medical and aerospace industries. I am not commenting on sound quality as I haven't tried them--but I will report after I try them ( I'm trying to rationalize a purchase based on the age of the 'old' fuses in use;but,it seams I have heard somewhere that the longer the metal is in use the smoother the current flow? ). I did take a look at one of the 'audiophile quality' manufacturers mentioned in a post above. Honestly; I found the information ludicrous,or silly. My guess is there must be truly ocd types in this hobby that will buy "anything" to satisfy there craving - and P.T. Barnum made it official years ago that a fool and his money are soon parted