We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses

This debate gets tiring after a while.

@genez 

Try hearing a sonic benefit in a blind test. That'll end the debate.

gdhal

Try hearing a sonic benefit in a blind test. That'll end the debate.

Have you ever conducted such a test? If so, please share the details of the test. If not, how do you know it will "end the debate?"

 

Gee whiz, guys, I thought we already agreed a blind tests proves nothing. Especially if the results are negative. You know, due to the things that can go wrong. Especially for those among us why aren’t really used to doing tests of tweaks or cables or who all thumbs. 👍

Blind tests are a lot like the old witch hunts of Salem Mass, a woman suspected of being witch was subjected to ye olde Dunking Chair. If she died she couldn’t have been a witch otherwise she would have saved herself. Let the Inquisition begin! 👺

God gave you one mouth and two ears for a reason. - Judge Judy

danvignau
In all seriousness, has anyone ever tested these designer fuses to see if what they really offer is simply the ability to pass more current, i.e. as not protecting your electronics with properly rated fuses?

Yes. The answer is no.

geoffkait

... I thought we already agreed a blind tests proves nothing.

I'm not a big advocate of audiophiles conducting double-blind tests, which I think have greater value to designers and manufacturers. I wouldn't say they prove nothing but - for audiophiles - they prove very, very little, which is why I think they are a complete waste of time for most of us.

What's interesting is the constant clamor from some who insist upon such testing. Those who are so vocal in their advocacy for double-blind tests should conduct their own and share results with us - rather than insist others do their work for them. Frankly, I doubt the sincerity of these advocates.