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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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zacho
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New here and also a virgin to aftermarket fuses. Has anyone here had experience with an Eastern Electric Minimax Plus DAC? Would love to put in a SR Black Fuse in that but I can't seem to find the required rating. (I'm from Singapore and we use 240V if that matters). Would also probably get a SR Black Fuse for my Densen DM10 MkII amp. Really can't wait to start fuse rolling. Feedback here has really made me wanna reach for my wallet...
zacho
15 posts
 
@charles1dad Thanks for the very warm welcome. I will make sure to post impressions WHEN i get the fuses :)

I will be installing the fuses in the IEC Inlets of both my DAC and Amp. From my amp's manual, i've managed to find out that I require a 4A Slow Blow fuse. Haven't been able to find out what fuse rating I require for my DAC though. Was hoping someone here had experience with the EE Dac and fuse rolling.
zacho
15 posts
 
So I dreamt about the SR Black fuses last night. Took it as a divine message and bought one the moment I woke up before heading off for my swimming training at 5am. Beyond excited now.
zacho
15 posts
 
I just received my SR Black Fuse to be placed in my EE Minimax Plus DAC. I realised that the previous owner of the dac had changed the fuse to a Bussman Ceramic Fuse and wasn't running with the stock fuse as I had initially thought. Anyway, immediate impressions are positive. Music sounds more refined and detailed. A smoother presentation compared to the bussman and the music just sounds more coherent. Now for the burn-in i've been hearing/reading so much about. Do I have to have music playing during the burn-in or will it continue burn in so long as the dac is turned on?
zacho
15 posts
 
Anyone here tried the new Audio Magic Beeswax SHD Fuse? Currently have a SR Black Fuse installed in my DAC and am in the market for another fuse for my integrated amp. Might try the AM Beeswax SHD if there is enough positive feedback.
zacho
15 posts
 
how would you compare the Sr black with the am beeswax shd? 
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