Is $2,844 too much to pay for a fuse?

I’d be curious if one disguised a regular old 10 cent fuse as a $2800 one

I recently disguised all my fuses and put directional arrows on them and the sound of my system has now been totally transformed!

Ya gotta love the "90-Day Upgrade Program."  Instead of upgrading my amplifiers, I should of just upgraded my fuses.  I never even knew my gear had "bottle neck distortion" so thank goodness there is a remedy.  I like how they put an arrow on each fuse  - "insuring directionality."  Imagine a new career path in the fuse direction-selection department, right next door to the body shop where they choose colors and paint arrows.  I hope $2,844 is enough to cover costs.

Quantum Science Audio Ultra High-End Fuse ($2844 ea):

"I could not believe the effect that took place.....I thought any improvement......would be a small one. Boy, was I wrong! These tiny miracles allowed my.....current significant attributes to expand beyond what I thought possible.

"Looks like the Pfizer folks may be writing their ad copy...

"Just how many here went to the link I provided and listened to what the engineers at Yamaha found?" 

Yup here

• He didn't say one fuse sounded better but that it sounded "different" in their Aventage line of AV receivers
• He didn't say anything about $100 or $3,000 fuses sounding better than $2 fuses
• He basically said they were trying different fuses so they would have multiple sources for production, so they were probably all $2 fuses

Not sure that I learned anything except that some people believe different fuses can change the sound of a Yamaha AV receiver based on what could arguably be called a blind listening test.

One thing I find interesting is how much discussion has occurred here considering the possibility (or likelihood) that not a single person who has posted here has purchased one of the $2,844 fuses.  At least, I don't remember seeing a post by anyone who has mentioned buying one yet.  In that event, the answer to the OP's question must be YES!

This means war!

We gotta take these bastards. Now, we could fight 'em with conventional weapons. That could take years and cost millions of lives. No, in this case, I think we have to go all out. I think this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture be done on somebody's part! 

@jimmydd - Years ago, I contacted Ayre with a similar question about whether they recommend using aftermarket "audiophile" fuses.  I was referred to somebody in the service area who told me they were evaluating how to handle situations where an aftermarket fuse might contribute to an equipment failure and whether to cover such issues under warranty.  He indicated they probably would cover those situations (which is consistent with their reputation for great customer service).  During that conversation, he never endorsed the use of aftermarket fuses as a way to improve the sound of their equipment and my recollection is that he didn't believe they did much, if anything.  On the other side of the coin, I do know one amplifier designer who believes there are differences and improvements resulting from certain fuses and does endorse the use of aftermarket fuses in the equipment he designs.

BTW, for you folks who did not read the OP's whole link, you need to scroll down and you will find the: 

Quantum Science Audio Ultra High-End Fuse ($2,844 ea)

@stevebohnii 

"I want to thank all the naysayers who haven’t tried the fuses"

Specifically, which are "the fuses" you are speaking about?  I have tried multiple fuses by Furutech, HiFi-Tuning, Synergistic Research, Acme Audio, and more.  Those long-term listening experiences in my own system have shaped my impression of aftermarket fuses, which I have specifically shared in previous posts.  No, I haven't tried the $2,844 fuse posted about in this thread.  It appears Clement Perry got half-way there with his review of the $1,422 Red fuse, but I don't remember reading from any posters here who have tried the $2,844 fuse.  I am sure the buyers believe it is amazing.

@stevebohnii

Quick question, have you tried a QSA fuse?

No, I have not tried one and do not plan to go down that particular rabbit hole. The aftermarket fuses I have tried have done basically nothing of significance to improve the sound of my system over long-term listening. OTOH, I have heard profound changes and improvements resulting from component and speaker changes, smaller changes due to cables, damping/support of components and speakers, and digital filtering, but basically nothing noticeable from changing/adding fuses and other small tweaks.

However, I have seen many accessory type products marketed to audiophiles as “game changers” and then when sales plateau, the manufacturer releases an upgraded version of the same product - i.e., the next game changer. I also find it interesting when posters on this site and other sites “review” these products and proclaim fantastic levels of sonic improvements resulting from the tweak yet then a few months down the road they have moved on to the next level of the same product or one from another manufacturer. How many times can a tweak transform someone’s system? The audio industry is far from alone in propagating repetitive cycles of manufactured demand for upgraded products. I used to see it annually with ski equipment and mountain bike parts, and I see it with everyday stuff like mattresses. It’s the American way.

Buyers must judge for themselves which products and improvements are worth the money. If someone chooses to spend their money and if they hear an improvement, then great for them. Based on my own experiences, I simply choose to no longer play the game, at least not with fuses.  Good luck with your QSA fuses and happy listening.

 

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