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
@captaindidactic
Some fuses add some juju to reduce noise or vibration. You need to try them for yourself to see if you find it works.
captaindidactic,

I understand your question. I’m sure we all agree that the fuse is there for safety and to protect the equipment.

But, as you ask, (for sound quality) by eliminating the fuse and hard wiring is that sound better than using a $$$ fuse? Afterall, the wiring in the fuse is like the size of a hair and that hair thin wire carries the current from our mega size power cables, it does make me wonder.
Personally, It seems like it would be better, but I haven’t tried it yet, perhaps soon...

You can also ask the same question about hard wiring our equipment to the Romex in the wall or straight to the breaker box thus by-passing expensive AC plugs, outlets, wire etc.
Now to me, audiophile cables, connectors eliminate stray rf, emi, etc. so they do have a sound quality purpose.

But, fuses?
Its a very good and challenging question.

ozzy
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