Audio Magic Fuse Leak Problem???


Hello, I purchased a Modwright Transporter on Audiogon. The previous owner replaced the stock fuses with Audio Magic liquid filled fuses. I was skeptical, but left them in because I did not want to take the cover off and replace them. Anyway, just had a fuse blow and I removed the cover. One of the fuses was black and the liquid was leaking from the fuse. I was able to make sure none of the fluid got onto the circuit board, but this is really an issue. I would never recommend using these fuses. They are a danger to the equipment and potentially an electrical hazard.
shamanjr

Showing 1 response by emoonie

I have his top fuses in everything. Well, not in my multimeter:) Sadly I lost one along with the bridge rectifier during a multiple power outage and though expensive to replace (fuse more than the bridge) sonic merits definitely warrant continued use. YMMV. Curious, could you determine where in the fuse it leaked? Jerry uses standard brand fuses before his multiple treatments. My guess is the flaw lied with the manufacture of the fuse. I'm gonna venture a guess that when you replaced the Audio Magic fuse you're missing some "magic" sonically. If it was his original nano fuse (glass not covered with black out label) perhaps spring for a super fuse. Amazing improvement. What value did you lose? I could send you the original version if you feel confident in putting another liquid fuse in there. I've tried other premium fuses and definitely prefer Audio Magics in my rig.