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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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nyame
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georgelofi     8.1.2016

" until one time they forget to disconnect the plug from the mains, BANG!!! say goodbye to your short and curlies?"

This is a very important point. When providing instructions on how to install a fuse the first thing to say is "TURN OFF THE POWER"  for a  few minutes minutes prior to installation. 

Thanks georgelofi for mentioning this. My post dated 7.31.16 in response to
aniwolfe should definitely have mentioned this.  Most people know this should be done, but often forget. .
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nyame
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08-01-2016 2:32pm
georgelofi   8.1.2016

" until one time they forget to disconnect the plug from the mains, BANG!!! say goodbye to your short and curlies?"

This is a very important point. When providing instructions on how to install a fuse the first thing to say is "TURN OFF THE POWER" for a few minutes minutes prior to installation.

Thanks georgelofi for mentioning this. My post dated 7.31.16 in response to
aniwolfe should definitely have mentioned this. Most people know this should be done, but often forget.

Just to point out there's a difference between turning the power off and disconnecting the AC power plug. 
aniwolfe
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Thanks for everyone's help..well maybe one person I will leave out lol
Do I still need a fire extinguisher when doing this? j/k :)
I have to admit, wolf garcia turned me off. I am slowly pushing the anxiety out of my brain. It seems pretty straight forward operation though. I have rolled tubes many times. Seems similar.
The reason I asked the question in the first place was because parts connection website recommends you test the fuse.


nyame
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geoffkait    8.1.16

"Just to point out there's a difference between turning the power off and disconnecting the AC power plug."

Thanks geoffkait for making this important point. Glad you caught it. 
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oregonpapa OP
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"Do I still need a fire extinguisher when doing this? j/k :)"

In the past, some audiophiles used to put a solid copper plug into the fuse holder instead of a fuse. Whether it was an improvement or not ... who knows. There's always those who will take chances. 

Did anyone besides me see the guy on the news this past weekend who jumped out of a plane at 25,000 feet without a chute and landed in a net? 
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