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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knghifi, my PS 9.0 has a 1.6 A slo in it.  One of us better check with Dan. I don't know which fuse is correct.  I was about to refuse the 9.0 and would love to use a 3.15 in there if that is OK.

Mapman wrote,

"Well everyone can rest easier now that machina dynamica geoffkait is convinced these things kick arse.

Mopman out."

Mopman, you’re putting words in my mouth again. You know what that means? Strawman alert! Take the day off. Come back when you’re fresh. Lol

"People would generally be much better off if they believed in too much rather than too little."  PT Barnum
Geoffkait, if we believed in more, at least PT Barnum would have been better off! As for the rest of us, I feel that is still yet to be proven. :)

"Geoffkait, if we believed in more, at least PT Barnum would have been better off! As for the rest of us, I feel that is still yet to be proven. :)"

"All products must be marketed, even the really good ones. " - PT Barnum

"You can’t prove anything to someone who has his mind made up."  - GC Kait



brownsfan, I check the stock fuse and it's 1.6A.  I just took Dan's word and didn't bother checking before use.  

I've been using 3.15A since new without problems so not going to purchase another fuse.    PS 9.0 is relative inexpensive so taking my chances. :-)