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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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tzh21y
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I would like to try these fuses in my sa11 s2.  I cannot get the lid off.  Is there a trick to do it.  Which fuses should I replace?  I think there are six inside
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r_f_sayles
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Ok you guys, this thread has finally done it...

Just ordered a pair of SR BLACK fuses for my pre and phonostage.

I’ll have to pace myself as my Atma-Sphere MA-1 OTL Silver mono blocks take three fuses each (780 USD Ouch!). Next to IEC, the Output section B+ is 5 Amp slow-blow, the middle fuse is the filament fuse (warmers?) and is 5 Amp slow-blow, the third services the driver circuit and is .5 Amp slow-blow. I see no need to upgrade fuse the filament circuits, but the B+ output and the drivers, perhaps. Could anyone comment on if you feel my logic is sound here, this is getting pricey???

I'm confident at this point that I will have all of you to thank when this is said and done and burned-in. It's nice to be back on A'gon!

Happy Listening!
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charles1dad
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Well welcome back to audiogon  r_f_sayles
I like your approach of beginning with your upstream components I look forward to your comments as your Black fuses burn in.
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oregonpapa OP
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sayles ...

Just remember to have patients. 79-150 hours for the break in. Until that happens, you'll be looking for more. Then ... Walla!
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audiolabyrinth
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Hi gwalt,  thankyou for your response,  I understand your logic,  that said,  I wonder if there is a market for used fuses if I was to experiment with the best mentioned on this thread? 
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