Determining current flow to install "audiophile" fuses.

I'll be the first to admit that I don't have near the knowledge ( practical or theoretical) than most here, but I just can't seem to hear any difference between stock or audiophile fuses ( regardless of direction). I'm not knocking those that do, more power to you......they can enjoyed their perceived improved sound and I'll enjoy saving all that money :) IMO most tweaks haven't provided any improved sonics for me and have found that quality components, system synergy and speaker placement go much further in obtaining good sound........but these many "reasonably" priced tweaks are oh so tempting. " You mean I can transform my systems sound for a mere few hundred dollars?". It used to be too tempting for me to pass up, but not anymore. Marketers are great at exploiting our obsession with obtaining audio nirvana. A good glass of Scotch or a martini is all the tweaking I need to take my music listening to the next level ;)

In the last 1.5 years we have replaced fuses of many amp, pre amps sources and even a few set of speakers.

I have to admit that the differences in how big the influences are of the fuses are big. And yess there are a few situations that it didn’t do as much as other situations.

In the past I sold many Primare products and with the amps it makes only a small step to be honest. So I don’t recommend these products.

As a dealer you need to know which products make a big improvement and which don’t. Beside this any client need to have the freedom to get his money back.

But beside this in many sistuations we had a lot of succes. You need to have the freedom to test fuses so you know how it will work in your situation.

It takes about a week ( 24 hours a day for 7 days) before the fuses are burned in. In the beginning often the image is too much focussed on instrumenrs and voices. After a week it becomes more like a whole part.

When it doesn’t bring enough, you should have the option to bring it back and get your amount back.

Mac48025 wrote,

"I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t have near the knowledge ( practical or theoretical) than most here, but I just can’t seem to hear any difference between stock or audiophile fuses ( regardless of direction)....."You mean I can transform my systems sound for a mere few hundred dollars?". It used to be too tempting for me to pass up, but not anymore. Marketers are great at exploiting our obsession with obtaining audio nirvana. A good glass of Scotch or a martini is all the tweaking I need to take my music listening to the next level."

Hmmmm, one wonders, why do Anti Tweakers oft seem to favor a good strong belt of whiskey over tweaks? ;-) At least Mapman can take some comfort in the fact that there exists another person who cannot hear fuses or directionality of same.

Other famous Skeptic quotes,

"I swear I can’t hear absolute polarity."

"I honestly can’t hear the difference between CD and LP."

"I cannot tell when a CD is dynamically compressed."

"I can’t hear the difference between really expensive cables and Monster Cable."

Cheers (hic)

geoff kait
machina dynamica

" I have to admit that the differences in how big the influences are of the fuses are big. And yes there are a few situations that it didn’t do as much as other situations. "

Well Bo you earn points in my book for acknowledging that results vary.   Its the only correct position to take with most anything audio since not all appreciate any audio product equally as is evidenced by the variety of gear and approaches out there. 

So if you have customers that trust your recommendations, then more power to them if you make recommendations that retain their trust.

Oregonpapa 4-26-2016
Al ... I bought new wiper blades from the dealer for my Lexus LS ... and they suck. However, when I recently changed the worn Goodyear Eagles put on by the previous owner for a new set of Michelin Premiers it was like going from a noisy clumpy ride to gliding on velvet.  I don't have a clue about tire technology ... but I know what I hear and feel in my car. And by the way, with the new quiet ride, the Mark Levinson sound system has much better highs and mids. Too bad it doesn't have a fuse that can be changed out for an SR Black fuse ... or does it? Hmmm ...

Perhaps the Goodyears would have done better if some or all of them had been re-mounted such that what was the inside surface was on the outside.  That way they would be rotating in the opposite direction. 

Only kidding :-)

Actually, I'm not surprised.  One of the versions of the Goodyear Eagle is original equipment on my Porsche Cayman S.  Definitely designed for performance, not comfort, at least in that version.

Regards,
-- Al