We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
It's always interesting to see what people think motivates others. There is a fascinating dynamic at work in that; a person chooses their mentor, whom they will or won't trust - and that has enormous sway over the outcome of their rig, and their happiness as an audiophile. Worldview and unspoken priorities/principles dictate whom you do or do not trust. That, in turn dictates the selection of components and methods, what the HiFi looks like in front of you. Finally, that determines much of whether you will enjoy the music. So much of this hobby hinges on trust and disbelief. Especially with analogue. LOL :) |
"Worldview and unspoken priorities/principles" Yes. I would agree the 'preconceived notions' rules many of the attack comments. When folks Worldview is being challenged, plenty of folks would rather attack, or insult, rather than question their own beliefs. And even become adamant about it, As if arguing harder props up their own shaky ground. The most telling about that attitude is all the folks who USED TO be 'non-believers' in wires and fuses etc. Who, after finally hearing the difference, revised their views. Plenty of them, including me. (though I would be hard pressed to buy more than the minimum aftermarket expensive powercords or duplex!) |
One can substitute all the audio references you've mentioned with any other topic and it would handily apply. People need to keep an open mind, question authority and actually experiment, which science demands of us. Some like to cling to tenets and what they consider dead documents which results in zealots, fundamentalists, dogmatists and fanatics. I could have saved money if I thought that way but then, my stereo would suck. All the best, Nonoise |
This ageing and carbonization is the only reason an old $2 industry fuse should be replaced, because it’s seen too many switch-on surges. And a $100 boutique will be the same after it sees too many switch-on surges also. A slow-blo fuse "ageing" right to left https://peakpinball.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/fuse-8312-640x426.jpg A fast-blo fuse "ageing" left to right https://i.stack.imgur.com/0uqWX.jpg%20 Cheers George |
