We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses


LOL, I'll bet I gotcha on that Title! ;)  BTW, I put this thread under "Tech Talk" category as it involves the system physically, not tangentially. 

More seriously, two question survey:

1. Do you think designer fuses are A) a Gift to audiophiles, or B) Snake Oil 

2. Have you ever tried them?  Yes or No

In the tradition of such questions on Agon, I'll weigh in as we go along... 
Feel free to discuss and rant all you wish, but I would like to see clear answers to the questions. :) 
douglas_schroeder

Showing 2 responses by danvignau

A sepatate fuse forum is a great idea, ecsecially for those of us who believe that electricity is directional. (AC goes back and forth atv60 cps; dc, at thecfrequencies of the signal.). Maybe we could combine it with the forum on the benefits of filling our little speaker wire supports with dampning fluid with unicorn poop.  TeeHee.  In all seriousness,  has anyone ever tested these designer fuses to see if what they really offer is simply the ability to pass more current, i.e. as not protecting your electronics with properly rated fuses?
I am fascinated by the directionality arguments concerning fuses.  Did proponents of this idea forget that our electronics are powered by alternating current? That means it goes back and forth, not just forward. Besides, the transformer has no directly wired connection between  the fuse and and the transformer's output. It simply takes a magnetic force created by the wired AC side, and has a second side of windings that pick up this force to create a multiple of the original line voltage. Then, on most modern amps, a computer chip determines when to take this voltage to keep the caps filled. Unless a fuse is causing oscillation due to a defect, and also is feeding an amp with lackluster design, it does not affect anything except our wish to justify the money we spent, aka The Placebo Effect.