Did not notice one bit of sound improvement
This has been my experience, however the swiss digital fuse box was a different story.
What is the science behind audiophile fuses?
There were many threads on the topic of "audiophile fuses" on this forum, and I sure don't want to open old wounds and trench warfare. The fuse on my preamp blew suddenly two days ago, which prompted me to search for a replacement. That's when I came across the term "audiophile fuse" and the fact that they demand far-out prices. Deeper curiosity brought me to several other fora, where users posted glowing praises about their Zero fuses and other exotica. Now I am a scientist, but not a physicist or electrical engineer: so please enlighten me! How can a fuse have an audible influence on the signal, when the signal does not even pass through it? How can a fuse be "directional" when it deals with alternate current? I mean, if I recall my university physics, a fuse is basically a safety valve and nothing more. Am I completely missing an important point here? My scientific field is drug discovery, and because of this background I am thoroughly familiar with the power and reality of the placebo effect. I that's what I am seeing here, or is it real physics? I need objective facts and not opinions, please. I really appreciate your help!
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I tried 2 different fuses; I won’t name the brand but it was a waste of $300 however I did think the fuse is a bottle neck to a high quality power cable which is why I was willing to try them. Last week I bought the Swiss Digital Fuse Box. Why? Because the week before I bought the Puron plug in line conditioner (both from Mark at Verfiaudio). I was so impressed with the Puron and Mark, I trusted his word, and because the solution made sense; replace the thread of wire in the fuse with a solid tube of copper. The SD Fuse Box should kill the “audiophile” fuse business. |
@oddiofyl Give the Swiss Digital Fuse Box a try, but confirm with Mark if he offers no questions asked returns on it...I know he does on the Puron. I bet you won't return it. |
Then don’t question audiophile ________:)
Wrong forum. Objective facts are tough to come by, because so many questions (and responses) are related to the subjective perception of sound quality. So, as a scientist, after wading through this thread, I’m curious what your conclusion is, anecdotally of course:) |