i said the MAXIMUM output of the amp would be the total fuse rating multiplied by about 12 volts,

That's great!

That means I can take my 400 watt amp (which is equipped with a 40 watt fuse) and put a 100 watt fuse in it -- and I'll have a 1,000 watt amp!

Why didn't I think of that before...

tanstaafl.
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