A reason why it may be worthwhile to point out and/or emphasize the risks of bypassing a fuse is that some people, including some experienced audiophiles, simply don't have knowledge of what the purpose of an AC mains fuse is. Which is not to say they are stupid; it is just to say that their backgrounds are such that they haven't gained that knowledge.
As evidence of that I recently had occasion to post the following statement in the thread entitled "Something For The Fuse Guys":
Regards,
-- Al
As evidence of that I recently had occasion to post the following statement in the thread entitled "Something For The Fuse Guys":
Almarg 9-26-2019
I just want to state a point of information: Posts that have been made by at least three different members appear to imply that the purpose of an AC mains fuse in a component is to provide protection against surges in the incoming AC. While it is possible that an AC mains fuse might do that under some circumstances, that is not its intended purpose. Its intended purpose is to blow if a fault within the component causes it to draw excessive AC current. Thereby preventing **additional** damage to the component that may otherwise occur, as well as preventing the possibility of the component overheating or even bursting into flames as a result of the excessive current being drawn.
Regards,
-- Al