McIntosh fuse changeout to make better sound

@nonoise PRECISELY!

Hate to brake the news, but audio fuses and fuse holders have the same function and basic design as they have had for the past 40 years and any contact connection that is made to be removed or replaced is susceptible to oxidation and corrosion, including your cables, cords, wall plugs and switch contacts. Not sure where you're coming from on this one nonoise......Jim

You are right you can't have it both ways. You can promote all sorts of exotic contact materials and high pressure contacts for AC cables, wall outlets, even IEC plugs, yet claim the contacts on a typically very cheap fuse holder which passes the same current, can't make a difference.

Also, nonoise, in case you haven't noticed, the other components in your audio gear are Soldered at the points of connection or are printed circuit boards. Anything that is made to be removed, including the pins on your tubes, can become oxidized over time....Jim

@audio2design

You're right, a good connection is important. A hospital grade outlet receptacle is designed and built under strict  quality standards and made to provide a secure and lasting contact. A hospital grade receptacle costs around $20.00, not $500.00. There is a point where claims of grander goes from function to plain BS.....Jim