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We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses

LOL, I'll bet I gotcha on that Title! ;)  BTW, I put this thread under "Tech Talk" category as it involves the system physically, not tangentially. 

More seriously, two question survey:

1. Do you think designer fuses are A) a Gift to audiophiles, or B) Snake Oil 

2. Have you ever tried them?  Yes or No

In the tradition of such questions on Agon, I'll weigh in as we go along... 
Feel free to discuss and rant all you wish, but I would like to see clear answers to the questions. :) 
douglas_schroeder
clearthink
1,421 posts
 

shadorne"Common sense says that if fuses make a big difference to electronic circuits then why isnt there a market for $50 or $100 fuses for toasters and all other electrical devices"
Let's use science to settle this why don't you perform a double blinded test let's settle this for once and for all invite members here to particpate and help you design the test toasters have nothing to do with this silly.
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grannyring
6,645 posts
 
It is amazing how much fuses degrade sound. Goodness this is a statement of fact based on my experience. No fuse sounds best.  I bypass them in my gear. High quality circuit breakers as an on/off are a far better option sonically.  It stands to reason a better quality fuse can only help this one area of clear sonic bottlenecking. 
jim204
881 posts
 
I'm really upset now , that nice man who sold me that Gryphon Mikado Signature CD player must have forgotten to tell me it was badly designed.
I must e-mail Mr. Rasussen right away !!!
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Whoa! Hey, back up!! You’re saying toasters are now audio devices? Interesting...🤡 I’m afraid that argument is toast.
jnorris2005
185 posts
 
Should there be a separate forum about fuses?  Yes, keep them separated so they can't harm the general public...;)

But seriously, fuses in the power supply are one thing.  It makes me laugh when people tout changes to air, depth, soundstage, etc, when they change the AC fuse to some expensive nonsense.  Fuses in line with speakers are another.  I can see them making a difference in the sound.
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