Synergistic Red Fuse ...

^^^ Very interesting mapman.

We both use ARC gear and yet we've gotten two different results. Could it be that the fuse I sent you was out of the system for weeks before I sent it ... and perhaps it needs to "settle in" further??

The difference for me was huge right from the first fuse that went into the REF-3. So much so that it prompted me to start this entire thread.

I ended up re-fusing the entire system with the SR Red fuses and the result was a very significant overall improvement in every way.  Then, as I convert each piece of equipment over to the SR Black fuses, each fuse blew away the previous Red fuse. Go figure. 

Why not leave the fuse in place for awhile. Maybe it needs to be re-broken in???

I’m thinking towards the weekend when I typically have more time to listen I will pop it back in and give it a more extended listen, probably using my much larger OHMs  where I spend most of my preferred listening time, then maybe compare again.

I guess its the mystery of a lot of high end audio that helps keep things interesting. How often does everyone ever arrive at a consensus with anything when it comes to this stuff.

joncourage ...

I'm happy that you've gotten your problem resolved. With that said, I'd like to address your last post. 

1.  " The odds that a $10,000 amp is flaky (one of your statements) are pretty low but it’s a base I covered."  

If you reread my post, I did not refer to your amp as being "flaky." I used the term "noncompliant." 

2.  I didn't "lecture" you about anything. My response wasn't directed to you at all. It was in response to another poster who accused me of being associated with SR. 

3.  Reread the post you alluded to. You will find that I never called you a troll. 

4.  Its true that I didn't think this was the proper place/thread to file a complaint about a supplier. I felt the proper action was to complain to SR directly. I did that for you via SR's Facebook page. The result was an offer from SR to make your fuse dilemma right for you. I reported that back here so that you could take the proper action. Evidently it worked out for you. Perhaps doing you a favor somehow offended you?? 

5.  Please point out where I have "condemned" and/or "undermined your integrity."  

6. I am 77 years old. I started selling when I was 8 years old. But then I don't doubt for one second that I am "no more experienced in the business world than you"  *lol*

Look, my intent in this post isn't to start a pissing contest with you. This is all about fun for me. I love the audio hobby. I love the end result, and that is to get us closer to the live event. But with that said, you have completely blown what I said way out of proportion and taken offense where none was intended. What do I do now ... just say "I'm sorry" for going to bat for you with SR? You tell me. 

In the meantime .... happy listening.
 

The good thing about this thread is that all responses have been welcome. This includes those who have had neutral or a negative outcome with the SR fuses. Overall this group has been very small yet their voices are heard just as they should be. Everyone who has used these fuses and posted their impressions has called it as they heard it. What more can we ask for?

I have no explanation  as to why a few listeners had  less   success and improved sound quality than the vast majority of posters here. I do obviously accept their contrary results, that's how it goes with "any" audio product. .  All we can  offer is our honest listening experiences with these SR fuses. I have gotten significant sonic and musical improvement with these wonderful Black fuses and am very grateful for them.
Charles,