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Fuses fuses fuses

Ok, this is about fuses

1- a standard Bussman fuse is UL approved. Are any "high end" fuses UL approved?

2- do any component manufacturers supply their gear with any of the usual suspects of high end fuses as opposed to a standard Bussman?

3- let's say fuses do make a difference. Given incoming power is AC, why could fuses be directional? 

Not meaning to light any fires here- 

thanks in advance 
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geoffkait
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ebm
Good luck with after market fuses as i just talked to CJ and they are not UL approved so if your amp or preamp catches fire or your house burns down good luck.Plus i don’t think your preamp or amp might not be covered under the warranty food for thought.Fuses fuses fuses good luck though!!

Typical amp manufacturer thinking. How can the amp or preamp catch fire if the fuse blows? Duh! Aftermarket fuses have been around what, at least 15 years and we haven't lost anyone yet. Knock on wood.
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zavato OP
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Naive of me perhaps, but I never had envisioned where this thread had gone. My original posting asked about UL listing, are specialty fuses  supplied as original equipment, and directivity. 
ebm
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This was just a point of information did not say i agree.
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geoffkait
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I'm currently using a multi-stage set-up. Glass microspheres, constrained layer damping, and springs, all of which up on 3 Large DH Cones.
mitch2
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In response to Al's statement earlier in this thread,
Not sure if there are any other UL listed audiophile-oriented fuses.
The Audio Magic Super High Definition Beeswax fuses are indeed UL listed.......before the Audio Magicians drill tiny holes in them and pour in the beeswax.  Afterwards, they are likely no longer UL listed, but for a little beeswax and an additional $170 you can rest easy that you have "Super High Definition."

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