McIntosh fuse changeout to make better sound

What is the problem when it comes to fuses?

If you don't believe they help, fine. Go do something other than belittle those that do.

I posted a challenge a while ago regarding this controversial topic. Nobody reported back!  It was simply this and requires no expense. Yes it's free. 

Choose a component, remove the stock fuse and replace facing the other way.

Can you hear a change in sound?  You can? That's great it means your system is sufficiently resolving and would respond to a better fuse.

You can't? That's great now you have proved to yourself it makes no difference and you can move on and stop insulting those who can.

Pull out your old fuses and put them back in.  Try it again.  Each time a bit of corrosion is removed.  Even better, let someone else change your fuses around several times.  buy a bunch of different ones.  Number them and keep a score card, but do not look at which ones you are using.  Special Fuse Buffs:  I dare you!

danvignau

Pull out your old fuses and put them back in. Try it again. Each time a bit of corrosion is removed. Even better, let someone else change your fuses around several times. buy a bunch of different ones. Number them and keep a score card, but do not look at which ones you are using. Special Fuse Buffs: I dare you!

It’s rather juvenile to "dare" people.

Given that you’ve made the "dare" I can’t help but ask: Have you tried this yourself? If so, what were the results?

Or it means you are susceptible to self suggestion. Have someone else make the change .... Oh and yes I have with many audiophile buddies. They can only tell a difference when they know the change.

Can you hear a change in sound? You can? That's great it means your system is sufficiently resolving and would respond to a better fuse.

Is fuse directionality audibly discernible as well ?