Synergistic Research SR Orange Fuse snake oil ?

[pkane2001]

Just in case you're in need and Orange Fuse is not handy, here are some other options (with variable sound qualities):

 

[pkane2001]

32 minutes ago, ray-dude said:

 

 

 

2000A for the wrench is about right (although a little too slow to be useful)

 

That's awesome! But, nothing beats a bullet in place of a fuse when it comes to the sharpness of transients ;)

[pkane2001]

This thread is in the objective area of AS, so a question: does anyone have some measurements showing distortion levels due to Orange or other audiophile fuses (or any other fuses for that matter)? I tried a quick search, but except for a few mentions of fuses and distortion, didn't find actual measurements.

 

My assumption is that an undersized fuse is more likely to cause problems, as it will be operating at or near melting point and can therefore have significant temperature swings as current demands change. That can change resistance dynamically, and this can cause distortion, at least at the power supply level where the fuse is in the direct line. With some assumptions, such distortion could potentially make it to the output.  Either way, this should be measurable.

 

So, any measurements showing the distortion due to fuse at the power supply, and at the output of the audio device that you can share? 

 

[pkane2001]

8 hours ago, jabbr said:

As long as you don't use frangible bullets!

 

Right. Frangible produces a more airy, diffuse result, not as much impact or slam.

[pkane2001]

Just now, fas42 said:

 That @pkane2001 considered the previous post 'funny'; precisely confirming my point, in that post.

 

It proves that I find it funny, nothing else, Frank ;)

[pkane2001]

23 minutes ago, fas42 said:

How we live our lives is based on reinforcement, and repetition - science and textbook learning is a mere accessory to that;

 

I don't recall cave men discussing theory of relativity or using smart phones to browse the internet, so maybe not everything is based on repetition. Some centuries ago we discovered some neat new tools to help avoid going in circles (you know, things like science, measurements, objective facts, scientific process). Some prefer to keep going in circles to this day, though.