Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.

Tests are better than words or theory alone when it comes to how things actually sound.

I just finished reading a blog post on economics where the author did a mea culpa for something he did many years ago as an example of "motivated reasoning". He chose to ignore the models at the time and went looking for something to validate his point. He failed, and became much more astute and rigid when it comes to using the models as they rarely diverge from actual reality (unless due to larger external factors not present in the modeling).

I would like to put forth an analogy here that posits that what models we have here (those who have tried and heard differences and improvements with fuses) are being overlooked by those who are motivated to ignore and refute them without resorting to the models for some firsthand, empirical experience.
 
The ad hominem attacks I've read here seem to back this up as frustration is the result of having nothing better to say or do to illustrate one's point, a point not based on actual, empirical experience.

Granted, the models are new despite being around for many years but it's really all we have to go on. I've yet to try and change direction of my fuses because it would be a daunting task and I'm simply not up to it. Besides, I'm very happy with the sound as it is with the HiFi Tuning fuses that I have. I can tell you, firsthand, that they did make a difference for the better. 

Not having any firsthand experience in changing fuse direction doesn't stop me from appreciating what others experience. It makes me scratch my head a bit but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.

All the best,
Nonoise

Mitch wrote,

"I will say that I did not know Randi inserted himself into the cable controversy or that he actually has a personal history with you and your products Geoff so I will chalk that up to "you learn something every day." My knowledge of him was related to his paranormal abilities challenge. Now I understand your response better."

More good stuff. It was actually Michael Fremer of Stereophile who was going to take the Million Dollar Challenge and it was Pear cables that were the subject of the blind test. The person who was going to take the blind test for the Intelligent Chip was a customer of mine who went by the moniker Wellfed over on AA. Both negotiations broke down and the tests were never administered. Although someone else actually took the Chip test subsequently but flunked.  I’m pretty sure The Amazing Randi knew a good thing when he saw it and as the business of exposing dowsers and spoon benders and ghost chasers had run out of steam Randi probably thought, well, what better subject to go after than strange audiophile tweaks and super expensive cables? That’s pretty close to paranormal, no? Close enough for Government work, anyway.

ta ta,

Geoff Kait at Machina Dramatica

Mapman wrote,

"Tests are better than words or theory alone when it comes to how things actually sound."

Actually they aren't. For the very reason that we observe in your results with the Red fuse. You cannot extrapolate or generalize your negative results to make some grand statement such as, "I tried the fuse and didn't hear anything, therefore it doesn't work." Capish? Now, if a lot of folks reported negative results I might be inclined to say, well, the preponderance of the evidence is starting to turn against the whole fuse and fuse directionality thing.  Alas, such is not the case.

Math drives all the science:

The audiophile fuses industry consists of 2 parts:

Part A: CONSUMER:
Portion will "hear" somethin' and be happy and portion won't and ask for refund. The "happy" portion will generate income.

PartB: LEGEND:
Purchase fuse from mouser.com or few stones from BB&B or piece of rubber from Home Depot, attach the story or legend or other terminological abomination to get as many as possible for "happy" portion to get maximum profit.

Everyone knows that selling 'air' is most profitable -- just need to know how piece of penny can bring hundreds of $$