That has been called the "smoke test". Replacing a blown fuse with a much higher value will often result in the defective part going up in smoke, however it may take other parts with it.
Subbing a 8 amp fuse in for a 1amp fuse in PS/Dac
Any problem going from a 1 amp fuse in my Dac/ Power Supply to a 8 amp fuse?
Have 4 Synergistic 8 amp fuse to use somewhere.
Have 4 Synergistic 8 amp fuse to use somewhere.