Synergistic Red Fuse ...

mapman said:
"I suspect there are many others out there either sitting on the fence or waiting to be convinced who would appreciate a balanced discussion."

I agree with you mapman.  I have all my components in place and am now looking at the various add-ons like cables, interconnects, etc., and would look forward to the more balanced discussion as well.  Maybe we could start an independent third party thread for those who are open to either possibility.

" Personally, guys like "mapman" and "wolf-garcia" crack me up with some of their posts. "

I agree and would add georgelofi as well.  But others, like barking dogs, add nothing to the conversation but an overwhelming sense of their self-importance and self-involvement.  Like unwanted visitors, I think it best to ignore them and maybe they will go away.

oregonpapa,

Thanks for the input.  I, like many, am skeptical but open minded regarding the fuses.  However, I do draw the line at a certain point.  I can no longer suspend my disbelief when I read certain product descriptions:

" Audio Magic latest fuse in the Premiere line - The "Beeswax" Premiere Super Fuse. The Beeswax version is identical to the Premiere version the only difference is Audio Magic uses Beeswax instead of the normal anti vibration fluid, this gives the fuse a very organic flavor but maintains the detail, dynamics and everything the Premier does. The production of this fuse is very difficult, very hard to get the Beeswax into the fuse but the organic sound is too good to ignore. "

It only follows then that the bees are on diet of organic pollen.  When I mentioned this to a couple of my audio-unsophisticated friends they were amazed that someone had the gall to advertise a product this way.  I am embarrassed for the industry.

There is quite a buzz about these fuses, although many have reported that they were stung on the purchase of these things.  It's really not a honey of a deal.

 

If I am understanding correctly, then my best option would be to begin with the cheese on the Maggies? 

A poster on another thread said he considered cables  and interconnects as another component in his system.  Do you kind people agree with that sentiment and do you consider fuses to be as significant?  I have a fused Magnepan 1.7 with generic roll-your-own cables.  Would you recommend starting with a different fuse or cables first?

I am reminded of my all-time favorite bumper sticker:  "You just think you're happy"

# you just think it sounds better

wolf,

It's only those unanswerable questions which are worth asking.

I have a very short fuse so don't push me on this or I will blow.  Beeswax all over the place.

I have no opinion regarding fuse feasibility, but I do enjoy the banter.  I am however, beginning to see a growing lack of tolerance on both sides of this seemingly divisive issue.  These last few posts remind of what has happened recently on college campuses.  You are free to say and think whatever you want, as long as we agree with it.  Otherwise get off our campus.  I don't mean to bring politics into the discussion, but I do think that today's political climate is a reflection of us as a country and world - so very divisive.  Maybe this thread is a microcosm of the same unrest.

As Rodney King once famously said, "Can't we all just get along" ?

I enjoy the smell of beeswax in the morning.

charles1dad,

You said:

"Hi Abner jack,
I don’t see the college campus intolerance analogy here."

charles1dad,

You seem to always post very well-balanced and even-handed thoughts here. Wouldn't you agree that when the conversation turns to claims of bullying and emotional abuse, and alcoholic-like acts of non-self awareness, someone is crying out for a safe place, much like the snowflakes are doing on campus.  

In another nutshell, just because it doesn't work for you, doesn't mean it won't work for me, and you shouldn't be critical of me it it does work for me.

Great post sns!

I thank God for making me an atheist.

mapman

You have been missed.