Fuses that matter.

I've received my shipment of AMR fuses.
Very good service from the folks at Avatar.

There were three of us in on the deal, so when all the impressions are in I'll post them.

One thing I would like to find out for us, is if there is any concensus on the proper direction the fuse should be positioned.

So far it's been with the writing facing towards the inside of the component.

I've told my friends to try both ways but they were wondering what others who have used the AMR golds have found to be the correct direction.

Thanks Lacee..looking forward to hear the results. I am expecting 5 AfterBurner8 outlets to arrive today...the folks at Avatar are first rate.

Lacee and Zephyr24069,

Yes, the AMR fuse is directional, just as the Synergistic Research and HiFi-Tuning Supreme fuses are.

I just read your post and I'm at work, but I think that it and the other two brands go the other way.

Tbg, in his fuse review said it perfectly. In one direction the fuse sounds perfectly transparent, but when it's reversed, it sounds more full.

Both ways sound good, it's just your personal preference. With my Spectron amp and it's extreme transparency, the direction with the fuller sound works the best for me.

Chuck

My initial impression of the AMR fuses in my Acoustat servo amps is that they share all the positive attributes of the Supremme fuse for 1/4 the cost.
If there are any tradeoffs, in my system, the AMR fuses are a bit more mid range oriented,a bit less emphasis at the top and bottom extremes compared to the Supremes, but this isn't a deal breaker.

The cost is reasonable for the improvement the AMR golds make to my system .I like the Supremes,but they aren't 4 times better to my ears.

One of my other two friends purchased fuses for his Bryston power amp and Modwright pre amp.
He has informed me that his sound has improved and is very pleased he tried them.

The third fellow is away on vacation,so I'll have to wait for his impressions.

So far 2 out of 3.

Fuses do matter, and wherever they are used they are doing something to colour your sound.
The AMR fuses should be the first thing on everybody's to do wish list.

They are probably the least expensive wish list item you can find.

I haven't tried to re-direct the fuse,they are placed with the lettering from left to right.
They sound just fine this way,but perhaps why I feel they are a tad shy in the bottom end.
But the mids seem to be clearer, so it's a nice tradeoff to make.

I also replaced the fuses in my Depth sub and Maggie centre speaker in my HT system with AMR golds,haven't had the urge to leave the 2 channel system however.

Lacee, doesn't your logic suggest that the AMRs must be worth 25 times more than Buss fuses?