You guys act like audio equipment is this huge household fire risk, that it could go up at any time with disasterous results. I've not see it before nor since I gave up my tubed equipment. I'm not saying it's 100% safe but, what is? And I can recall 2 times when there actually were fire risk situations at my residence and both involved appliances we all have and seldom pay much attention too. The power cord on an old lamp had become frayed and began to spark. I heard it from the other room and noticed a hint of a burning smell when investigating. Also had a fan motor go bad and it was beginning to burn. Were either of those appliances fused? No? Well, shouldn't they all be....according to you guys? I don't leave my audio system on when I'm not around unlike lights or fans so.... what to do? How to be safe? I think there is quite a bit overreacting to bypassing the fuses on a couple of audio components here but thanks for your concern (but the condemnation).