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REL Magic

I have to report this finding as a breakthrough to a new plateau. For the past four years, I have been running two REL Strata III's, one behind each Maggie 3.6R. RELs have always been known for their hook up at the speaker outputs. By this method of integration, REL boasts that their subs somehow lift the entire system. I have always felt this to be true, especially with one for each amp.
But now, I have just completed DIY signal cables for each sub using the same Neutrik connectors into the subs. I used some 16-gauge OCC copper wire by Furutech in the same terminal scheme as the stock cords. As expected, the bass notes are more extended and better defined, but this phenomenon of improving the whole presentation has also appeared again as even more impressive. Everything across the soundscape is just a bit more sweet and clear. If you have not upgraded your REL signal cables, please do.
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nmmusicman
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REL now offers their own upgraded cable called the Bassline which utilizes teflon coated slow-drawn high purity copper and silver solder for the connections.
I haven't tried the Bassline but I do use the SR Tesla REL SPEC Resolution Reference cable on my Strata lll and Stadium lll subs and it is miles ahead of the stock one in terms of extension, clarity and soundstaging.

Another upgrade that took me by surprise was replacing the stock mains fuse with SR20 fuses. It provides more of the same attributes that the cable upgrade provides and alot cheaper! I highly recommend anyone who owns a REL to give the SR20 fuses a shot, you will not be disappointed!!
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jafreeman OP
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Thanks for the reminder on the fuses, NMman--I will replace the stock fuses.
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sunnyboy1956
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Nmmusicman
Thanks for the insight. Can the REL cable be ordered online and what is the value\rating of the fuses ? Tried to check the fuses in my G1 but the font is way too small to read.
Pradeep
nmmusicman
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Sunnyboy, the mains fuse for the G1 are 5 Amp semi delay(slo-blo) 230 volts, 10 Amp semi delay(slo-blo) 115 volts.
Yes the Bassline cable can be ordered on-line, Music Direct has them. Also, not sure about the G1 but my Stadium lll also has two fuses inside on the amplifier PCB as well as the mains fuse. I changed all three.
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sunnyboy1956
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Nmmusicman
Many thanks. Found the MD link. Checking with the local REL dealer if can order the baseline .
Hopefully should acquire the SR fuses.
Cheers
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