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I know there are varying opinions on the effect fuses can have on a given component. I am thinking about giving them a try on a few pieces as they are inexpensive and most people do report positive changes.
This is one tweak I have never tried, so we shall see what the verdict is. |
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When Charles Hansen was asked about changing the fuse in the QB-9 I believe he stated that only a portion of the power is traveling through it for protection. If I read into what he said correctly you would have to believe that the fuse has little to do with the sound. I have tried it in my Meridian CDP(sold) but I did not go back to the stock fuse to listen for a difference so I am still skeptical myself.
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The particular alloys that are used for fuses have very specific melting points based on the diameter and metals used. Current passing through any conductor generates heat, thus when there is an over current condition and the melting point of the fuse is exceed the circuit is opened to stop current and voltage flow. Larger conductor wire, in the case of audio power cords, is used to offset voltage drop, and is essentially a smoke and mirrors games once you exceed 12 gauge on a 2 meter cord. Is a big fat power cord eye candy? Some think so, but a 10 gauge or 8 gauge power cord will not deliver voltage or current to an amplifier any more efficiently than a 12 gauge power cord will across the small distance of 2 meters. Manufacturers will market anything they think can be sold for a profit, and will sell it for whatever the market tolerates. Advertising is used to convince perspective buyers that a particular power cord is superior based on whatever claims the manufacturer and advertising agency can dream up, IMO.
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I am more interested in why ceramic fuses came about, really don't think it had much to do with audio, but that is just a guess. I've already drunk the cool aide on cables, tubes, power cords, and little green men, so fuzes are just a chaser. Mark
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markc2.......Ceramic fuses were developed for their durability. Ceramic is much tougher than glass. In some applications (industrial, mobile, military, etc) where high vibration, shock, and/or external heat impact glass fuses, their ceramic counterparts can stand up to the abuse. Glass fuses also have a greater tendency to crack under extreme over current functions when they blow due to the extremely rapid heat rise as the metal alloy melts. Ceramic fuses are immune to this type of damage from heat rise.
For audio applications I have heard it said that a ceramic fuse body is less likely to vibrate than a glass tube fuse body. Whether this explanation has merit or not I cannot say. There are some audiophiles who swear by ceramic fuses, and will use nothing else.
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Interesting about the immunity to heat rise. I wonder if that could make an audible difference. Mark
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