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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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theaudiotweak
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My turntable has a fuse and I  made a decision to replace it with a N52 magnet..I did so years ago ..2008 on my LP12..all mirrors and no smoke. The magnets cost $2.43 American and direction is obvious by nature. Freedom of your own choice to do so or not.All slam and no fumes.Enter at your own risk. Tom
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theaudiotweak
My turntable has a fuse and I made a decision to replace it with a N52 magnet..I did so years ago ..2008 on my LP12..all mirrors and no smoke. The magnets cost $2.43 American and direction is obvious by nature. 

Direction is obvious by nature? Really? How so? 

theaudiotweak
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Easy to reference and mark the polarity.  Its up to the listener to determine the chosen direction for best sonic results. Tom
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theaudiotweak
Easy to reference and mark the polarity. Its up to the listener to determine the chosen direction for best sonic results. Tom

Tom, good answer. So, it’s direction is not obvious by nature. Next question: Why do you think a magnet is better than a copper wire for that purpose?  Cheers

theaudiotweak
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I have tried both thru out my system..doing one side at a time. The side without the magnets..well I had to move my chair almost in front of that speaker to capture the balance from both speakers. Made more difference on the ac side of things..maybe it reduces the phase differential . Maybe there is an enhancement in regards to one direction and therefore more easily heard and sensed. Copper may have a preferred direction of use but not a reference to polarity as in a magnet. Tom
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