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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?
128x128oregonpapa
butler
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Hi Les,

Excellent that the SR fuses are working their magic for you.  Actually, I've been meaning to track down the fuse info as employed in my Sony HAPZ1-ES, sounds like you can help in that regard.  You mentioned replacing 2 in your Sony with the Black's, is that the total fuse count? And if you have it handy, can you specify what the fuse values are (or which SR fuses you purchased)?  

Thanks very much!

fazee
70 posts
 


Hi butler,

Yes, it seems like there were only 2 fuses in the Sony HAPZ1-ES, unless my eyes are failing me. So you need to get 2 x Black Fuse Slow Blo 3.15A 20mm 250v

I intend to get the fuses for my AVM amp once my Black Power Cords arrive and are run in.

Have fun, you will start grinning from ear to ear like I did after you install those fuses. :)

Alright, back to Page 29 where I stopped reading to register and post here this afternoon.

Regards, Les


tommylion
874 posts
 
I have really enjoyed the people and conversation on this thread, and decided to start one called "The Black Fuse Clubhouse" on the Misc. Audio Forum so we can post about a wider range of topics, not centered around a particular product.

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-black-fuse-clubhouse

Please check it out, and post away.

fazee
70 posts
 

Hi oregonpapa,

Not to worry about mis-spelling my name, I have been called worse ;)

Thanks for pointing me to the power cord thread, I am already finished with that.

Les

fazee
70 posts
 

Hi butler,

One issue to consider is that Singapore's electricity voltage is 230V whereas the voltage for the U.S.A. is 120V, therefore I have no idea if this would affect the fuse values in the Sony in anyway? Perhaps someone more qualified can hazard a guess? In any case, you can confirm after popping the fuses out and using a magnifying glass to read the values.


Regards,

Les

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