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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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slaw
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Curious about the related (sub)/fuse issue. Are (you all) referring to any/an/ amp/plate fuse or the A/C inlet fuse?

Anyone here using a Martin/Logan Depthi/ any experience with this sub, regarding aftermarket fuses???
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jafreeman
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Interesting hook-up info on REL subs.  Here's my situation:  ARC 210 REF monos driving Maggie 3.6Rs, 4 ohms.  (+) to the 4 ohm terminal, (-) to the 0 ohm/ground terminal.  I use a REL Strata at each amp.  My dealer instructions for Neutrik plug and wires:  Black wire to 0 ohm, twist the yellow and red together, connect them to 4 ohm terminal. This has been working--am I missing something?  My dealer has a longstanding relationship with and the retail rights to Magnepan and Audio Research in MN, both manufactured here, in the Twin Cities.  I sure am lucky on that. 

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oregonpapa OP
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nyame ...

Thanks for the input. I'll be checking out the REL G5 based upon your recommendation.  

jafreeman ...

Have you taken the tour of the ARC factory? I'd love to do that one day. 

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jafreeman
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Papa, I have not had the tour of ARC. I have been there to drop off my amps and to pick up tubes--inside their shipping department--lots of white boxes ready to go out.   

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Hello Frank and David,
Do either of you have any comments regarding the Newport show this past weekend? 
Charles, 
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