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Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.

There are 4 fuses in my Odyssey Stratos amp. I recently returned some AMR fuses because they rolled off the highs and lows a little too much for me. Mids were excellent though. Anyway, I'm getting ready to try the Hi-Fi Tuning Classic Gold fuses, as they are on clearance now for $10/ea. Are they any good? However, I have read that they are a directional fuse? Can anyone confirm this? If that is the case, does anyone know the current flow for the Odyssey Stratos? Or, does anyone know how figure out current flow by opening up the top and looking at the circuitry? 


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georgehifi
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Well done and said Ralph, now you can insert it the right way GK.

http://image.shutterstock.com/z/stock-vector-pooping-emoticon-67254478.jpg  

Is that so called "arrow" similar to the Linn Audio symbol, it represents a stylus on a record, but also looks like a diode.

http://small.linncdn.com/website/responsive/images/logo-black-chunky.png


Cheers George

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geoffkait
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George, et tu, Brute?

idle observation: there appears to be no joy in Mudville today.


:-)

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charles1dad
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Hello Ralph, 
I'm pleased that you acknowledge and respect the listening impressions of your customers regarding premium fuses rather  than belittling their informed feedback to you. Good quality  audio components exploit the impact of these fuses.
Charles, 
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georgehifi
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Nothing there about sound improvement in Ralph’s post. Just the the mention of build quality regarding the Teflon support tube that stops the resistance wire from moving too much with every switch on. That could eventually break because of self hardening. That’s all.


Cheers George

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charles1dad
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Ralph graciously acknowledged his customers were adamant regarding positive results with upgrade level fuses. They had no comments in regard to fuse directional properties. George I understand your position concerning fuses, that has nothing to do with some of Ralhp's customers. Not everyone shares the same viewpointas you. 
Charles, 
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