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
kosst,
First, that was the nicest way to say something. 

Second, I do describe what I hear in the ways you recommend. Just read my take on the various fuses I've tried. The funny thing is others have derided such descriptions as over the top and unreal since how can a fuse be responsible......blah, blah, blah.

No winning for the losing, as they say. But as for technical tweaks, replacing a fuse or swapping a linear power supply board for a SMPS board is no biggie, as long as it's made for the unit and the leads match.

You don't know much about me it seems. I think it's best that way.

All the best,
Nonoise
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Kosst!

Your banging your head against a brick wall, they can’t see the forest through the trees, forget it, they've already lost all credibility, it’s just the way they, the "awesome foursome" roll.
Even if someone like Nelson Pass himself came here and told them personally what for, "not that he would lower himself" they still wouldn’t lay down and die!

Cheers George

Kosst,
I do see where you're coming from. Not having the necessary gear to help explain why you're hearing what you're hearing can be frustrating. 

What you can extract from your adjustments makes sense but so does changing the fuse, for me. I'm talking a lower noise floor, better punch and drive, increased extension, etc. But not being technically inclined, I just forego the measurements and simply reap my rewards (which is not always the case).🤔 It took three different brands of fuses before I got what I wanted out of them. Unless I win the lottery, I'm done with fuses.

To be honest, I don't know if what I describe can be measured but it certainly can be heard. Each attribute I described can be considered small, ion their own, but add all of them up and it can be a big improvement, insofar as it greatly increases the appreciation factor.

As for George, he's not the best person to have on your side. He tends to dog pile on after having someone else go first. He can hold you back.

All the best,
Nonoise
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