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Periodic replacement of Audio Grade Fuses?

I just installed 2 Isoclean Power 24k gold fuses in a pair of Quicksilver mono amps. I am very happy with the results.

The card that came with the fuses stated "Fuses always carry high electric current thereby easily causing metal fatigue. This would then adversely alter the conductivity behavior of the fuse element and hence the performance of the equipment. Under normal conditions, Audio Grade Fuses should be replaced from every 6 to 12 months the longest."

I have had regular Buss fuses in my equipment for many years without need for replacement. It would seem that if the fuse element fatigues enough, that the fuse would blow or fail. At $50 a pop, this would add up. Seems that regular replacement is sales hype and would only benefit the fuse manufacturer. I am not electronically tech savvy.

Any thoughts on this?
Thanks.
hiendmuse
trelja
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Hiendmuse, "I have had regular Buss fuses in my equipment for many years without need for replacement."

I believe that should serve as the definitive statement regarding fuses.
hevac1
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Damn, I could have been making all kinds of money for years.
I have tons of sensitive & expensive equipment out there that that use fuses. These fuses make audio fuses look very cheap. I could speak with my customers and say "Fuses always carry high electric current thereby easily causing metal fatigue" their equipment could be damaged because of the varying loads on those fuses and should be replaced at regular intervals. NOT. I would lose every customer I have and be laughed at and here I thought audio fuses were suppose to be a better than the average fuse, WOW.
eldartford
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Remember that old TV program called "Candid Camera". In one episode they worked in an auto repair shop, and when customers came in for an oil change they "sold" a change of air in the tires. Surprising how many people bought into the idea.

This fuse thing remminds me of that TV program.
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mapman
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Its really not far fetched given the delicate structural nature of many fuses to think that any special sonic attributes that might be attributed to the fuse might change or not remain as new

Maybe newness of a fuse is a big factor in how it sounds?

Someone should investigate this. It won't be me though.
isochronism
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I am awaiting Mapman's patented "Funky Fuses"!
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