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Using a 3A fuse in place of a 3.15A fuse?

Hi guys,
A while back I purchased a few ISOCLEAN fuses for my amp and CD player. After installing them I noticed some improvments in my system, some extension in the bass and in the highs, focus and imaging improved. However, I noticed the midrange became a bit harsh and the system became fatiguing. I switched the direction of the fuse and it improved but it was still fatiguing.

My amp calls for a 3.15A fuse and the fuse I installed was a 3A amp fuse. Would that .15A make a difference?

Has anyone else had a similar experience or maybe experience with other fuses?
mr_elusive

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stanwal
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As long as you are going DOWN in rating you can always use a different value; it will just blow a little quicker.
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stanwal
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Dropped some of my post, I meant to add that I also can't see how the difference in value could affect the sound. I haven't tried changing fuses, a friend uses magnets instead and says it is a considerable improvement; of course there is no protection so not for the faint hearted [ of whom I am one].
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