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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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geoffkait
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"Have any of you tried the black fused with Wa quantum chip? I was using them on RED with excellent results. Thanks!"

Outstanding question! Some other things off top of head, contact enhancer, replace fuse holder with a better one such as Acme silver plated one, send the fuse off to your local cryo company such as the one I’ve been using for 20 years (gosh, how time flies) - Cryopro, use a purple ink pen to paint the end caps, protect the fuse from mag fields with mu metal, damp the fuse & fuse holder.
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charles1dad
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b_limo,
I'm not very familiar with your Peachtree,  I do recognize that it is a multipurpose component and may as a result have more than one fuse.
I think it'd be reasonable to begin with the main AC power fuse. Does your owner's manual list any fuse information ?
Charles, 
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oregonpapa OP
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holydio ...

Haven't tried the WA chip. I have one on the fuse that's going to mapman. I'll peel it off and try it on the Black fuse that's in the phono stage.

Thanks for the reminder ... 
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oregonpapa OP
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Mapman ...

Send your addy to: oregonpapa@aol.com

Thanks ...
bondmanp
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David Pritchard - Yup, I think I am going to take the plunge.  Just need to find a retailer (I would prefer a B&M dealer in my area), and make sure the correct value is available.  One month away from my B-day, so that will be my gift to myself.  I will report back here with the results.  This just sounds too good not to try.  The cost/benefit ratio seems off the charts.
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