and we thought cable break in was nuts ...............

[Bucknekked]

perhaps if you have tried one of their fuses you didn't hear the promised improvements? You may have chalked it up to some sort of chicanery by the vendor. Maybe not. Maybe you didn't insert the fuse properly. Maybe, you falsely believed because of some trashy electronics education that fuses don't have "a direction". According to these fine folks, in their highly detailed FAQ, the fuses are directional. Straight from the horses mouth:
Frequently asked questions.

Q: Are fuses directional?


A: Yes, fuses are directional. Electricity should flow from the left to the right when you view the fuse. If you do not know the direction of flow you should listen to the fuse inserted in both directions. One direction will sound more detailed. This is the correct way.

Yet in their technical description they make a big point of describing electricity as not "flowing" at all. Its a quantum thing, you probably won't understand it. Just trust us.

I dunno. Until we sort out the quantum flow of a 1 inch fuse, I'd hang on to my cash. Mess up the quantum mechanics right next to your amp and bad things might happen. Like your wallet weighing in 150 dollars too light.

 

[Hobbit]

I usually massage the cable straight, you know, get all the kinks out. I'll often use a heat gun to help. Plus the heat decreases break in. Then I smoothly layout the cables. Got to let the electrons flow freely...

 

[Craig Gordon]

perhaps if you have tried one of their fuses you didn't hear the promised improvements? You may have chalked it up to some sort of chicanery by the vendor. Maybe not. Maybe you didn't insert the fuse properly. Maybe, you falsely believed because of some trashy electronics education that fuses don't have "a direction". According to these fine folks, in their highly detailed FAQ, the fuses are directional. Straight from the horses mouth:
Frequently asked questions.

Q: Are fuses directional?


A: Yes, fuses are directional. Electricity should flow from the left to the right when you view the fuse. If you do not know the direction of flow you should listen to the fuse inserted in both directions. One direction will sound more detailed. This is the correct way.

Yet in their technical description they make a big point of describing electricity as not "flowing" at all. Its a quantum thing, you probably won't understand it. Just trust us.

I dunno. Until we sort out the quantum flow of a 1 inch fuse, I'd hang on to my cash. Mess up the quantum mechanics right next to your amp and bad things might happen. Like your wallet weighing in 150 dollars too light.

Great post. You have my sense of humor.

Here is the beauty of the word quantum (and the following will be serious, which is unusual for me). The word quantum is from Quantum Theory. The beauty of Quantum Theory is that on the most basic of levels, things are truly happening that seem impossible. So when you claim a product (read Synergistic's description of their Black Fuse) involves quantum inductive coupling you are basically saying "I know it seems impossible, but it just IS". So I gotta hand it to them, they picked the right word. Its s sort of "Don't question it because its just too complicated. Just buy the damn thing".

 

[panteragstk]

It amazes me what nonsense people are willing to perpetuate just to save from having a real job.

Hey, I have to be honest when I say that if I weren't a somewhat moral person I'd make BS products and sell them to idiots all day. That pesky morality gets in the way though. I'd rather educate a sucker, but they usually don't want to have their "beliefs" questioned. Like people who believe the earth is flat.

I will say though, I perpetuate plenty of nonsense being a "consultant" and all. People love techy sounding words.

 

[panteragstk]

Great post. You have my sense of humor.

Here is the beauty of the word quantum (and the following will be serious, which is unusual for me). The word quantum is from Quantum Theory. The beauty of Quantum Theory is that on the most basic of levels, things are truly happening that seem impossible. So when you claim a product (read Synergistic's description of their Black Fuse) involves quantum inductive coupling you are basically saying "I know it seems impossible, but it just IS". So I gotta hand it to them, they picked the right word. Its s sort of "Don't question it because its just too complicated. Just buy the damn thing".

Good point. I'm a believer in the fact that if someone can't explain something complicated in simple terms, they probably don't understand it as well as they think they do. Or it's complete BS.

 

[Craig Gordon]

Electricity should flow from the left to the right when you view the fuse. If you do not know the direction of flow you should listen to the fuse inserted in both directions. One direction will sound more detailed. This is the correct way.

There is so much beauty in the above paragraph. First, the mere suggestion that the fuse element is directional. Even if it was, would it correct for the hundreds of miles of conductor prior to it, or the yards of conductor after it?

Second, they claim it should be placed from left to right, but if you don't know your left from your right then....

Third, you just insert it in both directions and the correct direction sounds more detailed. Golly gee, how much easier could that be?

I just wish they had added one more sentence to that such as: "And if you can't tell the difference, there is something wrong with you."

 

[Bucknekked]

I usually massage the cable straight, you know, get all the kinks out. I'll often use a heat gun to help. Plus the heat decreases break in. Then I smoothly layout the cables. Got to let the electrons flow freely...

a good massage gets my electrons flowing pretty good

 

[killdozzer]

I usually massage the cable straight, you know, get all the kinks out. I'll often use a heat gun to help. Plus the heat decreases break in. Then I smoothly layout the cables. Got to let the electrons flow freely...

I talk to my cables. Yep, I'm somewhat of a cable whisperer, me. I tell them, don't be scared now. I'm gonna play some grunge, but you know grunge, you can do it. Just relax and play it as detailed as you possibly can and don't worry, I'm here.

If my cable is still tense, I play some Barry White first. Then some grunge. You can hear a vast improvement in spacing, stage, 3D sound, openness and airiness.

 

[highfigh]

I wonder if this companies customers know that the Fuse they are paying for is not going to do anything to correct their biggest issue. They have an open between EA-R1 and EA-R2... Absolutely no connection between those two contacts...

People who believe this stuff without thinking about its viability are sometimes called 'ID-10T'.

 

[Speedskater]

So which direction does electricity flow?
So text books correctly state that it's from Positive to Negative, while other books correctly state that it's from Negative to Positive.

* * * * * * * * * * *
If electricity doesn't flow through the fuse exactly the same in both directions, then the fuse is generating harmonic distortion.

 

[Bucknekked]

So which direction does electricity flow?
So text books correctly state that it's from Positive to Negative, while other books correctly state that it's from Negative to Positive.

* * * * * * * * * * *
If electricity doesn't flow through the fuse exactly the same in both directions, then the fuse is generating harmonic distortion.

the direction that electricity flows depends on your education (seriously).
I went through a year long course in the Air Force. They teach positive to negative current flow.
I have friends that were taught in the Navy. They taught negative to positive current flow.
Apparently these fine fellows with the blue fuse want you to accept quantum wave theory for the fuse.

I suppose you can trace circuits either the Navy way or the Air Force way and not get injured as long as you stay within a school of thought. What about Air Force planes landing on the deck of a carrier?

 

[slipperybidness]

the direction that electricity flows depends on your education (seriously).
I went through a year long course in the Air Force. They teach positive to negative current flow.
I have friends that were taught in the Navy. They taught negative to positive current flow.
Apparently these fine fellows with the blue fuse want you to accept quantum wave theory for the fuse.

I suppose you can trace circuits either the Navy way or the Air Force way and not get injured as long as you stay within a school of thought. What about Air Force planes landing on the deck of a carrier?

I had a book within the last few years that was the "conventional current" version of the book, yet the exact same book also had the "electron current" version.

It is all arbitrary and relative. Just choose one and stick with it.

 

[panteragstk]

the direction that electricity flows depends on your education (seriously).
I went through a year long course in the Air Force. They teach positive to negative current flow.
I have friends that were taught in the Navy. They taught negative to positive current flow.
Apparently these fine fellows with the blue fuse want you to accept quantum wave theory for the fuse.

I suppose you can trace circuits either the Navy way or the Air Force way and not get injured as long as you stay within a school of thought. What about Air Force planes landing on the deck of a carrier?

What happens if it's both and the electricity runs into other electricity? Do the electrons crash and create a black hole? Is it just an electricity traffic jam? Does your music all suddenly sound like screaming foxes?

 

[Pogre]

Good point. I'm a believer in the fact that if someone can't explain something complicated in simple terms, they probably don't understand it as well as they think they do. Or it's complete BS.

I have actually said that recently here on the forums. If someone cannot explain things simply or succinctly, they're just vomiting up and repeating a word salad.

 

[Mitchibo]

Toole says it’s left to right, regardless of positive or negative. End of discussion. Carry on.

 

[ATLAudio]

Toole says it’s left to right, regardless of positive or negative. End of discussion. Carry on.

Go grab your book and re-read chapter 13!

 

[Mitchibo]

Go grab your book and re-read chapter 13!

My book does not contain chapter 13 for superstitious reasons.

 

[Bucknekked]

I have actually said that recently here on the forums. If someone cannot explain things simply or succinctly, they're just vomiting up and repeating a word salad.

"a word salad". I shall keep that and add it to the vast library of sayings I keep in my head. Marvelous metaphor

 

[Bucknekked]

If my cable is still tense, I play some Barry White first. Then some grunge. You can hear a vast improvement in spacing, stage, 3D sound, openness and airiness.

killdozzer,
that's perhaps the funniest thing I have read all day.
If my cable is still tense, I play some Barry White first.

 

[Mitchibo]

killdozzer,
that's perhaps the funniest thing I have read all day.
If my cable is still tense, I play some Barry White first.

I use an adaptor to insert the cable into a 110 outlet to sort of “align” the electrons and the molecular structure of the metal. It’s sort of an annealing process. Current moves through with less resistance.