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Synergistic Red Fuse ...

I installed a SR RED Quantum fuse in my ARC REF-3 preamp a few days ago, replacing an older high end fuse. Uhh ... for a hundred bucks, this little baby is well worth the cost. There was an immediate improvement upon installation, but now that its broken in (yes, no kidding), its quite remarkable. A tightening of the focus, a more solid image, and most important of all for my tastes, a deeper appreciation for the organic sound of the instruments. Damn! ... cellos sound great! Much improved attack on pianos. More humanistic on vocals. Bowed bass goes down forever. Next move? .... I'm doing the entire system with these fuses. One at a time though just to gauge the improvement in each piece of equipment. The REF-75se comes next. I'll report the results as the progression takes place. Stay tuned ...

Any comments from anyone else who has tried these fuses?
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jafreeman
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Thanks, knghifi---I have been under the impression that the higher amperage fuses have a larger filament and probably sound better--more like a straight wire approach.  


Audiolover--no fuses at all in your Maggies--what model? I was not willing to alter my 3.6Rs from stock.  
audiolover718
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Perhaps with a true ribbon like yours I would probably feel the same way. 
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Audiolover  ...

 What model ARC amp did you have? Did you replace it with another ARC product? 
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jafant
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Very informative discussion here guys. I am enjoying reading about the different cause-and-effect of fuses.  Happy Listening!
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audiolabyrinth
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Does anyone know the final burn in time of the sr-black's?
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