Quick fuse question


Hello guys. I have a quick fuse question. I have a ARC D200 amp that uses a MDQ5A fuse.The MDQ is a dual element fuse. I have purchased some Aucharm fuses for my pre and phono stage and they sound great. What would be the replace size for the MDQ5A fuse? I put in a standard 5Afuse and the amp ate it for lunch. Thanks for your time and effort guys.
mktracy

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@rodman99999 , I will try the AMR 6.3A and see what happens. The 5A Bussman was new and never used though. I heard good things about HI-FI Tuning, but most people seem to like the Silver Star better. Any thoughts on the differences between the 2 HI-FI Tuning models?
@rodman99999  they are made in China but they are they same as AMR fuses from the UK. I really don't just want to place a higher value fuse in the amp. The original MDQ 5A fuse still works fine, the 5A standard fuse was a Bussman that I had from another component and it blew. I was going to get some HIFI Tuning but dont want to just through money down the drain if there not going to work.
@georgehifi You are a JOKE my man! Hopefully you can get a life and stop with you bashing. Maybe you can find some solitude listening to your Walkman/ Beat Audio headphone system. P.S. I did notice a difference when I reversed the fuse. Have a great life georgehifi.
@rodman99999 , I used a Slow-Blow 5A. I turned the amp on and it went in to its normal protection mode then shut down. looked at he fuse and it was blown.
@gs5556 Thank you for the info.@rodman99999 No the Bussman 5A was just a regular Slow-Blow 5A fuse. Not sure what brand the original MDQ5A is but it is back in the amp and works fine. So guys is it safe to say that if I put a 6.3A boutique fuse (AMR fuse) in the ARC D200 that it will be protected and work fine. Or am I just out of luck with using a audiophile fuse?
@rodman99999 Thanks. Ill check out the HI-FI tuning fuses and see which one I prefer.
@rodman99999 Thank you for all your help and info. Im going to stick with the stock MDQ fuse and just deoxit and clean it up. Dont want to take a chance on not having protection on the amp.
@rodman99999, Yes I have played with IC's and PC's. I have a ARC LS25mki pre,D200 amp and a PH3 phono stage and a Teac VRDS25X CDP. All IC's are Audioquest Sky XLR except the PH3 which are Audioquest Viper RCA. All PC's are Virtual Dynamic Nite 2's except PH3 which is using a Acoustic Zen Tsunami 3 PC. My speaker cable are Audioquest Mont Blanc 8ft pair to some modded Magnepan MMG's. I love the way the system sounds but never thought about fuses before, have changed all IEC connectors to Furutech FI-06g and that made a difference and then I started playing with fuses. Again thank you for all the info and help and Im really enjoying the music!
@rodman99999 Thank you very much. georgehifi doesn't faze me seen him around always bashing on people just because he doesn't believe in something. Maybe he needs a more resolving system and get rid of that Crosley all in one.
@nonoise Thanks for the help with the naysayer georgehifi. I trust my ears and know what I hear on my system.@georgehifi Thanks for you unhelpful comments. I didn't realize that you paid my bills and knew what was best for my system. Ive been in the industry for over 20 years and I know when I hear a difference in sound with my system. If you don't believe in fuses, IC's or PC's then that's your belief but many people do. So next time you don't have anything to add to a convo that's helpful just sit back and content yourself. Also THANK YOU for having my discussion moved to the land of the lost. One day you will learn to mind your own business.