We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses

No digs needed @jrpnde. Glad to have you aboard. It wasn't until just half way through your post that I thought you were leaning towards accepting aftermarket fuses, but there's still time.  😄

Sure, it can have burn in, like a cable and other components that benefit from it and yes, it's purpose is for protection, but like you said, if it sounds better without it, why couldn't a fuse that's made to a higher standard than the cheaply made one sound better? It would most certainly conduct better and vibrate less, which would impart an improvement. 

All the best,
Nonoise

They are interesting little things for sure but in a carefully balanced system they can tip the balance to an undesirable direction. Many people have systems and rooms where any brightness seems to be welcome and is perceived as "detail".

Speaking for myself once I see, “I’ve been in this hobby for 40+ years....” I’m pretty much done. You don’t have to be a weatherman to know which way the wind blows. You don’t have to be clairvoyant to knows what’s coming next.

So what reaction does " I have been in the hobby for 50+ years" elicit then?