fuses - the $39 ones or the 85 cent ones

Anyone try to simply wire it without a fuse (bypass it) in theory no fuse might be the most open sound so why bother with gold plated fuses?

Of course, you lose circuit protection for the equipment (rely on house breakers alone)which might be a fire hazard, but surely those with $1,000 power cords shouldn't blink an eye at this minimal risk given that this eliminates a major source of distortion completely?

In which case what type wire to use and why would you not consider a soldered or direct connection right to the mains (rather than an electrical plug and socket connection with its risk of contact resistance)?

the fuses come from the same planet the magic copper comes from

If you can percieve an improvement, of say about 45 X that of the .85 cent ones, then the $39.00 fuses might be worth it.

(Assuming) the fuse isn't in the signalpath, and if it's the correct rating as specified by the OEM, then the equipment sees the same power quality as with any other fuse of the same rating. Sonic differences you hear are the result of otological axons in your brain losing their myelin insulation (due to age, stress, diet, genetics, etc) and lying too close to other axons carrying intense signals of unrealized desire to the hypothalmus (wishful thinking.)

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