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Fuses

I’ve read of views on whether amp fuses impart any sound quality or coloring. I had a recent experience that has made me re-think my views (fuses do not affect sound) and wondered if others had a similar experience. 
I have a Line Magnetic integrated amp. After heavy regular use for over 5 years, one day it just wouldn’t power up. After checking the power supply, I assumed it must be a blown fuse. I recalled that Line Magnetic sent with the amp two replacement fuses of the same type/quality that was pre-installed. I dug out one of them from storage, replaced the fuse and the amp powered up normally. 

What surprised and delighted me was the change in sound with the replacement fuse. Fuller bass, more detail and more warmth. I have rolled the tubes several times in the amp, and am attuned to the subtle changes that can make. Popping in a fresh fuse seems to have had a similar affect. And these appear to be cheap fuses, available for a few dollars at most. I don’t think I understand any of this. 
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lemonhaze
416 posts
 
@cakyol:
YOU are so clever
you ARE so clever
you are SO clever
you are so what?

lemonhaze
416 posts
 
I fail to understand why some insist on repeating the same old tiresome put-down. You don’t wanna try because you KNOW fuses can’t affect the sound so move on. You can perhaps spend the time listening to music unless your system just does not entertain which would not surprise me.

Here’s what to do: Post a list of your components for all to see so that open-minded, experienced and helpful members can offer advice on where you went so WRONG.
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coralkong
679 posts
 
" Fuses themselves do NOT affect sound."

Oh yes, they most certainly do.
If you can't hear a difference, there are probably several reasons for that.

First would probably be because you've never tried one.

Do you think thousands and thousands of audiophiles would keep buying expensive fuses if they didn't do anything?

If they didn't do anything, I would ask for my money back.

I don't care if you buy expensive fuses or not....but who are you to tell me what I can or can't hear through my system?













mitch2
4,022 posts
 
@lemonhaze
"Post a list of your components for all to see so that open-minded, experienced and helpful members can offer advice on where you went so WRONG."
Many here have done just that - it is called your Audiogon Virtual System. Folks here enjoy looking at the systems and getting new ideas. While a member’s posted system can provide some context to their remarks in these forums, most who comment on the posted systems offer encouragement and helpful advice, rather than use the information as a stick.
antigrunge2
1,426 posts
 
Arrogant ignorance should be ignored; or to quote Sokrates: ‘ the only thing I know for sure is that I know nothing.’
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