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To Fuse or Not to Fuse... That is the question!

Ok.. I think I understand that no fuse is better than a cheap fuse. And a good fuse is better than a cheap fuse. But is no fuse better than the best fuse?

One person on Audiogon said that he achieved better sound by using a Blue fuse over no fuse. I guess my question is... Do these new, high dollar fuses just allow the current to flow better with solid protection or do they actually due to quantum physics or something, actually improve upon the signal by eliminating errant bad electrons and thereby actually improving the music over no fuse at all?

I gots to know!


captaindidactic
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ibmjunkman
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Jrpnde,

Not questioning the fuse maker who says their fuses are directional. Questioning their use in an AC circuit which is bi-directional.
roberjerman
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"eliminating errant bad electrons" LOL!
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ibmjunkman
Not questioning the fuse maker who says their fuses are directional. Questioning their use in an AC circuit which is bi-directional.

>>>>Let’s try to keep sexual orientation out of this.
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captaindidactic
“I have just started playing my system with 16 new ceramic fuses and so far it sounded better before.”

>>>>>Hey, Capt, since all fuses are directional and all fuses require breaking in it will be somewhat of a challenge to get all 16 fuses in the correct direction. Better put on your Mr. Spock ears. 🤡
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itsjustme
Not eve(n) close. So worry about the big stuff, and dont fret the small stuff. And fuses just might save you from doing $1000s of damage.
really - its vastly smaller than you may think.

>>>>>I tend to disagree. It’s vastly bigger than you may think. Especially if one has many fuses.

Maybe we should have a thread, How Small Can Something and Still Make a Big Difference?

The Devil is in the details. - Old audiophile axiom 😈
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