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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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taters
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I really want to know what Bo1972 says about all this. After all he is the expert.

taters
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Geoffkait,

i know with some of the ARC gear that don't always have the right fuse ratings. So if you are using a fuse with the wrong rating you could still cause damage to your amp. That was what my question was pertaining to. I should of made that more clear.
taters
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T_ramey,

That would be great.

taters
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Oregonpapa,

You state that changing the fuses made an improvement like changing to upgraded equipment. I am wondering if you have power conditioning, upgraded power cords and upgraded outlets. If you do maybe the combination of everything is giving you better sound. And not just changing the fuses.
taters
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I have an important question. Let's say you are using one of these aftermarket fuses and it blows and causes damage to your equipment. Are the manufacturers still going to honor your warranty?
taters
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Knghifi,

i was was not referring to stock fuses.

taters
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Aren't the Beewax fuses twice the price of the SR-red?

taters
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Oregonpapa,

Thanks for the complete rundown. I wasn't expecting all of that. Personally I don't buy into all the tweets like you do. Yes, I have tried plenty and have sold most. The fuse thing makes sense to me and I willing to try that if I can find the exact fuse ratings. My ARC amp takes a 7 amp slow-blo and I see Synergistic only makes an 8 amp. I am going to talk to my technician and see if he thinks that is ok. He has repaired ARC gear for the past 30 years so I have complete confidence in him.

taters
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Oregonpapa,

Since SR doesn't offer a 7 amp slow blow in red should I go with the Audio Horizon or Audio Magic fuse instead?

taters
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I thought the Beeswax fuse came from Audio Magic?
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