Anyone replaced Fuse with Circuit Breaker?


I am considering replacing the stock 5 AMP fuses in my Classe CAM 200 monoblocks with either boutique fuses OR high quality circuit breakers that fit where the fuse holder goes. Has anyone tried circuit breakers on their amplification?
ryanvt

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I was considering replacing stock fuses with after market fuses and I heard mention of circuit breakers. Further investigation showed little data on the subject, but it is early in my search for information.
Thanks for the very informative input so far. It seems the main stream audio designers go with fuses (cost savings and/or ease of export to the myriad voltages and resulting current ratings?) while a couple of designers and mod shops do promote the sonic advantages of CBs.

I am still weighing what CB would be an "or equal" to a 5 Amp slow blow fuse, and if I have space in the fairly large enclosure. I did make a DH 120 kit amp in the 80's - albeit with better eyesight.
I went with the fuses and they added a sense of ease and increased musicality that was stunning - worth every penny.