jt1stcav Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 In the February issue of Stereophile, Michael Fremer mentions in his Analog Corner column about tweaks on the cheap. One such bargain tweak is replacing your component's stock/generic RadioShack glass fuses with those from HiFi Tuning in Germany; distributed by The Cable Company (www.fatwyre.com). These $30 uber-fuses of various values have silver filaments, ceramic bodies, and gold-plated silver terminations, and he swears he hears a subtle but marked improvement in smoothness and consistency in the components which use 'em. Personally, I think he's nuts and just wants to hear better overall sonics. C'mon now...this is a fuse for cryin' out loud! How can a "wunderfuse" improve sound? I've never heard mention of a lowly fuse degrade the sonics of any equipment, not to my knowledge. Or am I the one that's crazy in thinking better fuses through research is a bunch of moose turds? Your thoughts, please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryO Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I've seen fuses cause intermittant problems. I could see it being a slight possibility of fuses affecting sound. HarryO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Some folks can tell a difference in the sound if they by pass the fuse with cooper wire, so yeah, I would expect that those folks would probally want a designer fuse that sounds better but still providing some protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 MOOSE TURDS.....................Pretty much sums it up..........................EH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacksonbart Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 My vote is Moose Turds as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whell Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I've heard of this before, but its been anecdotal. Check out post #10 here: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=159970 And here: http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44220 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigma Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 That is the reason I don't read Stereopile or rely on there recommendations. rigma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Matthews Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Put me down as 3 for Moose Turds. Have you ever bent the soft part of your ear around to hear how the sound changes? Well, now, there's Amazing Ear-Benders!!! Just put them on and adjust how you want. $300 will tweak your system any way you want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKO Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 The government has gone after the vitamin & diet pill industry for bogus dealings...Now is the time to go after the Audio snake oil crooks that have takin over the this industry...Since when does a gold plated fuse or a $100,000 two ton turntable improve the sound of a 180 gram LP record.... Also $25,000 to $50,000 preamp (phono extra)(Krell Evolution)...extract any thing better than what we use on this forum.. We need to put things in perspective....None will sound as good as a real orchestra...NOTHING. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbuckster Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 The government has gone after the vitamin & diet pill industry for bogus dealings...Now is the time to go after the Audio snake oil crooks that have takin over the this industry...Since when does a gold plated fuse or a $100,000 two ton turntable improve the sound of a 180 gram LP record.... Also $25,000 to $50,000 preamp (phono extra)(Krell Evolution)...extract any thing better than what we use on this forum.. We need to put things in perspective....None will sound as good as a real orchestra...NOTHING. Thank You very much Sir.........My feelings EXACTALLY.......I get taken to task alot for those feelings.......I don't care.......No matter how good one thinks equipment sounds, it's still REPRODUCTION..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Boy I can hear the owners of such fuses whining and crying when a fuse blows................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 (Michael Fremer) swears he hears a subtle but marked improvement in smoothness and consistency in the components which use 'em. That's saying it's hard to detect but clearly evident. So which one is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale A B Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 If Fremer was a "real" man, he'd bypass the fuse(s) altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dp1954 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I've tried alot of tweeks in my time, but this is a new one. I don't think I'll be trying this one. Moose Turd? My vote is horse hockey!!!.. Anybody who considers themselves a 'real' man knows that the only proper way to complete the circuit left by the old fuse is by using ones own tongue. It will light up the music and a whole lot more. I've also learned some good dance steps with this procedure..... Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 (Michael Fremer) swears he hears a subtle but marked improvement in smoothness and consistency in the components which use 'em. That's saying it's hard to detect but clearly evident. So which one is it? My bad, Paul (my memory ain't what it used to be). Mr. Fremer said, and I quote, "...damn if they didn't seem to produce a subtle but noticeable improvement in smoothness and coherence." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebes Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I've tried alot of tweeks in my time, but this is a new one. I don't think I'll be trying this one. Moose Turd? My vote is horse hockey!!!.. Anybody who considers themselves a 'real' man knows that the only proper way to complete the circuit left by the old fuse is by using ones own tongue. It will light up the music and a whole lot more. I've also learned some good dance steps with this procedure..... Dave Good one Dave, I'll leave the proper response to fini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 And I'm sure Gregg will come up with something tongue-in-cheek! If this was even remotely possible (that quality fuses can improve sonics), then would we be better off buying NOS 50 year old American fuses, or are the present Chinese and Russian fuses good enough? Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 It's B.S. Fuses are never in the signal path of electronic equipment. There is NO WAY they can affect the sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted January 23, 2007 Author Share Posted January 23, 2007 Moose turds galore soakin' in snake-oil, eh? I figured as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike stehr Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 Well, if you got the fancy recepticles and the fancy wall plates, with the 0 awg power cord, then it would be a sonic compromise not to use the fancy gold plated fuses. But make sure to put your tice clock or some fruity pebbles nearby the fuse, to eek out more subtle nuances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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