They come in nicer boxes than standard fuses. Not sure how they improved my sound. However not super expensive considering the cost of everything else. But if I was on an audio budget I would definitely pass.
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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@noromance If you are referring to the Pacific show in Seattle. He was there I am not sure if it was his rig or not. I do remember not wanting to stay in the room tho. It did not sound good at all. Honestly I don't think there was any attempt to display the system. I am honestly not sure what the point of his room was. I spent the weekend at that show and went back into most rooms a couple times as some switched up the gear. Not his tho it was almost creepy and I'm not sure why. I was actually interested in talking to him a bit, before I went in his room. |
It’s pretty easy a buzz 🐝 fuse is a steel zinc combo around 17 on the metals conductivity index. Copper , silver are in the 63 , look up metal conductivity index . some are using super conductive treatments, That help like Graphene. |
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