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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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mapman
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One of these days the concept that merely first replacing An old fuse with a similar new one or merely just reseating the existing one better can make a difference in sound will sink in with those who still do not get it.
Having replaced many fuses for customers over the years I think that may have been my very first point I ever made here regarding the popular topic of fuses and have even re-iterated it a few times as I recall but it’s not something fancy fuse pushers seem to have any interest in. Go figure!
ps
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Factoid #1
Flapping bedsheets vigorously, for a duration of no shorter than 16 minutes*, during the vernal equinox* will bring on the aurora borealis.

*It has yet to be determined at what point excessive flapping becomes counter-productive.
*This is, of course, hemispherically dependent.

Factoid #2
Blowing big bux fuses can put a serious strain on one’s discretionary funds, or worse, household budget, and can sometimes, but not always, lead to domestic discord. A more positive outcome might be a reexamination of one’s audio goals and priorities.
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oregonpapa
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No doubt ... this is an expensive hobby. I sometimes wonder if it's more expensive than a heroin habit.

Frank
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
And if you want to change your old crusty fuses that may have seen too many turn on cycles (pics attached), then do it with the same $1 fuse, not the BS $150 SR boutique ones, as they will sound the same and age just as fast.

Pics of fast and slow blo fuses that have seen too many turn on cycles over a couple of years.
https://ibb.co/PzWvzwr (left to right over time aging)
https://ibb.co/17Tvy6t (right to left over time aging)


Cheers George
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