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REL Magic

I have to report this finding as a breakthrough to a new plateau. For the past four years, I have been running two REL Strata III's, one behind each Maggie 3.6R. RELs have always been known for their hook up at the speaker outputs. By this method of integration, REL boasts that their subs somehow lift the entire system. I have always felt this to be true, especially with one for each amp.
But now, I have just completed DIY signal cables for each sub using the same Neutrik connectors into the subs. I used some 16-gauge OCC copper wire by Furutech in the same terminal scheme as the stock cords. As expected, the bass notes are more extended and better defined, but this phenomenon of improving the whole presentation has also appeared again as even more impressive. Everything across the soundscape is just a bit more sweet and clear. If you have not upgraded your REL signal cables, please do.
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sabai
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Jafreeman,

I am an inveterate tweaker and tinkerer and have an open mind to most "fringe" ideas. Thanks for your helpful suggestions.
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jafreeman OP
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I have placed the SR20's into my RELs. They are the same amperage rating as the stock fuses. I am doing some listening comparisons of music well-known to me, and so far, there may be a bit more depth--not sure yet--hard to quantify at this point. I have not changed my sub volumes or crossover points. There may be some burn-in potential--or not--in these rather small fuses. Perhaps it would helo to push the amperage ratings for a larger filament. I have doubled the ratings in my Maggies to 5 amps for tweeter, 10 for midrange and have never had a problem--not worried at all. The SR's certainly do not detract in any way, and it's a fun tweak. My thanks to all.
philb7777
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I'm very interested in anyone who has experienced changing to stock REL Neutrik cable for the REL bassline blue cable. Is it worth it? Significant improvement in sound?
nmmusicman
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Jafreeman, when I changed to SR20's in both my REL's I had to bump up the volume just a smidge to rebalance, also didn't notice any burn-in changes. I generally bump up the amperage ratings of all the high-end fuses I implement although in electronics I don't go over ~1 amp more than rated.
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sunnyboy1956
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Phil
If you unscrew the stock neutrik connector it's pretty obvious that REL is using some very ordinary, thin copper cable more like an electric lamp chord . Any thicker gauge copper cable should make a difference. If you have some older speaker cables you can easily create a superior neutrik cable with 3 lengths per side ( +,- and neutral).
That said I hope to get a pair of the Bassline blue next week and report on the results.
Pradeep
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