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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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mapman
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It would seem to me that if there is any question regarding the current rating of a fuse, a maker would lean in the direction of safety and have the fuse blow sooner rather than later. Sooner is safer. Later is riskier.

If fuse does not blow and equipment gets damaged, then the maker has a potential legal and liability problem.

if fuse blows sooner than perhaps it should, then not only is that safer and normal for a fuse but fuse must be replaced meaning more sales and revenue.

Sound like a nice business to be in as long as one plays it safe....
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oregonpapa OP
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joncourage ...

I agree with sgordon1 ... call SR in California and see if they can help you out. You are the first one to have reported a problem. I've done business with highend-audio with no problems at all. They happily took my last two SR Red fuses back in exchange for two SR Black fuses with me paying the addition cost of the Black fuses. No questions asked. 

Keep in mind that now that you've reported a problem on this thread, which was the correct thing to do, you are somewhat obligated to follow up with the rest of us as to your results in getting it resolved. Hopefully, you'll have some positive results to report. 

As mapman said though ... there is no obligation for anyone to make a blown fuse good. 

Good luck ...
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oregonpapa OP
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Sorry, I meant to say highend-electronics. Bah on me. 
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ozzy
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I have found that the Synergistic fuses to be quite touchy and will blow quicker than many other fuses of the same value. I was told that they are held to a more exact value than others. In fact AA advised me to get a slightly larger value when using Synergistic fuses.
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To further clarify Synergistic Research Dealer:
Alfred Kainz," highend- electronics.com". Apple Valley, California.
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