Synergistic Research Black fuese

Who has tried the new Synergistic Research Black fuses? How do they compare to the Reds? If you are using the Blacks, do they live up to the hype? Thanks

rnwong01-23-2016 5:04pm

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asalerno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 05-11-2016 at 01:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with others that the SR Blacks are remarkable. That said, has anyone had problems with the Black fuse blowing upon preamp or amplifier turn on? This has happened to me a couple of times and I am currently working with Alfred at High End Electronics to figure out what is causing this situation. The SR Black fuse ratings are the same as the OEM fuses that I replaced.
asalerno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 05-11-2016 at 03:34am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete David Thank you for your quick response. I agree that the SR Black fuses do indeed make a significant improvement in overall sound quality. It is also interesting that you mentioned going to the next largest fuse... I suspect that is what I would try next. Best regards, Al
asalerno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 05-20-2016 at 09:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete David, I did go to the next largest fuse and that did solved the problem! So thank you for the suggestion. Alfred at High End Electronics was great to work with and supplied replacement fuses in exchange for the blown fuses. He did share with me that the SR Blacks tend to be on the sensitive side. The sound quality is a big step up from top to bottom. It is just amazing.... Thanks! Al
asalerno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 05-29-2016 at 03:39am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I moved up to the 8A and had no further problems with the fuse blowing. Highly recommended due to the improved sound quality which iis a significant step up!
asalerno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 12-15-2016 at 12:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your question. I cannot recall the individual ratings at the moment but I had no problem going 1 or 2 steps higher where needed. I would only buy from Highend Electronics as Alfred was kind enough to replace a blown fuse if it failed upon turn on. I have found that the most sensitive fuse is the one usually near the power cord. I have Odyssey mono amps and each amp contains 5 fuses. The only fuse that had to be increased on the Kismets was the fuse in the back of the amp. I also had to increase the fuse rating on an old Audio Research 6Bpreamp for the same reason. In all cases the results have been remarkable. I also installed SR Blacks in an AR Ref 2 and a Manley phono preamp. Best tweaks ever. Good luck!
asalerno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 12-15-2016 at 12:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete As a rule I always go one step higher now when installing SR Blacks
asalerno Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 12-23-2016 at 02:31pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Excellent point. I agree that if in doubt speak to the manufacture first. It's the safe way to go.

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