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In Reply to: Isoclean audio grade fuses posted by posbwp55@msn.com on May 17, 2007 at 20:10:26:
because they are not fuses!
First of all I think power amps are where it really matters. Fuses contribute to a lack of dynamics and realism. It's one reason why I use cut and Simichrome polished brass and aluminum same size tubing. Any hobby shop should have them. Try listening to Bill Bruford's trademark snare pop with and without and you'll be sold too.
Of course I only go "sans fuses" with equipment I really trust and never with my tube equipment. I'm confident I can fix any damage which might occur. But since I have practiced this since the late '70s, first with my Kenwood L-07MII monoblocks without a hitch, I'm forever sold. The difference in dynamics is immediately noticeable. It's not subtle.
I tried this with various preamps and I could not hear any difference so I use ceramics there.
If you are reckless and a danger to yourself and your gear, don't try this.
Follow Ups:
I just cannot live that dangerously. You are right, however, that the best fuse is none.
Why would I not believe you? What's certain is the huge difference no fuse makes in power amps. The huge current spike caused by charging caps makes it obvious as to why. That hair thin wire is nothing but a finger in the dam.
I've never blown a fuse anywhere since I became interested in audio in the early '70s. I'm super careful with everything and do not start out with the tubular jumper until I've played the amp for awhile to make sure everything is kosher. With my collection of vintage gear, I don't go fuseless until after a ground up restoration is fully tested.
I have had failures where the fuse did not blow.
And I bypassed the fuse and power switch in my EAR834P phono preamp for a substantial increase in resolution.
I'm braver than most as I still have it hooked up this way, that is until I reverted back to digital.
If I decide to go back to vinyl, it will be sans fuse/switch again :-)
Cheers
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