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!
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:) |
@macg19 ....Ah, but trench warfare is So back in fashion... ...and opening old wounds does allow for the search of infection,and its' byproduct.. Rot. ; ) Objective facts just spoil the mysticism of audioligion....the worship of the bottles filled with fire, the magical wires that lash the boxes of the faithful to the oracles that speak the volumes of the desire to be transported to the isles of Elsewhere. The 'How' is trampled by the 'Ends'....the 'Means'? Once again, as so many times before....subject to the Needs....*sigh* Easily ignored...cost be damned, brushed aside, don't logic me, 'peasant'.. Wishbones....*humph*...." |
