Quick fuse question


Hello guys. I have a quick fuse question. I have a ARC D200 amp that uses a MDQ5A fuse.The MDQ is a dual element fuse. I have purchased some Aucharm fuses for my pre and phono stage and they sound great. What would be the replace size for the MDQ5A fuse? I put in a standard 5Afuse and the amp ate it for lunch. Thanks for your time and effort guys.
mktracy

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Now apply that same analysis to the fuse in a pre-amp or DAC.

Next, tell me, if I put in a fuse with higher resistance, will there be less or more noise on the output of the amplifier power supply, and will there be less ripple or more ripple?
Anger issues coupled with a lack of knowledge. Charming.

Fuses of the same current rating can vary 5x or more from the lowest resistance to highest resistance at the same operating current.

Perhaps someone without anger issues and potty mouth would like to answer my questions.
I can't say I am a proponent of fuses but those were rants most definitely. Reading a certain incensed persons interesting and quite wrong views on a number of topics I don't think they should be calling others technical Luddites.


Let's start with that whole AC argument about fuses. That is a factually wrong and circular argument. Fuses are not directional because their transfer function is independent of current direction unlike say a diode. Of course those promoting fuse direction usually without knowing it are claiming that the transfer function is dependent on current direction hence the whole circular and wrong argument of "it's AC". Luddite is all relative to me someone who uses this argumemt is a Luddite. Think diode and try that argument again.