Bob, as usual, you are a great source of info. As an aside, if someone is having trouble locating ceramics (I haven't really been able to track any down up here in Canada), I'd suggest using the plastic, re-settable "mini-breaker" type fuses. I am using these (15 amp versions) and found them to be very slightly smoother than the standard plastics. I was actually expecting the opposite when I compared them, suspecting that the ability to re-set the fuse would compromise its ability compared to a standard version, but that was not the case. A 15 amp re-settable will, however, sustain short bursts of up to 17-18 amps, and, I am only guessing, but think that this may contribute to the slightly better sound quality.
Were to get fuse box for dedicated line?
I am in the process of finishing my basement and have decided to put in a dedicated line for my stereo system. I am having problems locating a fuse box. No problem in finding fuses (plastic, no ceramic yet). The only thing I have found so far from a local electrical store is the switched, fuse holder, like what is used on most furnaces. Is this what people are using or is it a regular fuse box? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any suggestions on where to find ceramic fuses would be great also.