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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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knghifi
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My ARC Ref250 uses a 7A Slo-Blo and been using SR RED 6.3A without any issues.  According to owners manual, each mono can draw up to 10A instantaneously so I don't recommend using a fast flow. 

I have a full loom of SR BLACKs waiting in the bullpen.   After pre is broken in when returns from VAC on SE upgrade, will replace all SR REDs in one shot.  It should be interesting.

From my experience, ARC benefits most from fuse rolling so I encourage ARC owners to experiment. 
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ozzy
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I should today get several SR black fuses to replace my SR reds.

Can anyone give advise as to which direction they found best for a;

PS Audio Direct Stream Dac?

BSG Qol?

PS Audio P10 power conditioner?

Bryston BDP-2?

Thanks,

knghifi
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On Direct Stream Dac, rear to front.  I believe it uses 2 1A slo-blo.  It's on PS Audio forum.  
holydio
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I try wa chips with black fuse 25h burn in. i thing more detail but slow in bass-frequencies.
@oregonpapa
What have you detected as degradation?
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ozzy
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knghifi, Thanks. Actually only one is used on the Direct Stream, and that is the one labled digital.
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