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I think I got this right.
Since the manual states what it does, (about the conversion of the unit to the voltage at the place) - it is probably meant that the fuse has to be swapped for the one appropriate for the 110V voltage and vice versa - accordingly.
Other than that, these fuses are mentioned as the means of the sonic improvement, from what I have read thus far - some claim, by using other materials than copper, that the oxidation is eliminated - reduced, as well as significant improvement in the sound quality. Some german manufactured are around at very affordable prices, considered what they claim in term of materials used in them.
One more thing... Although the Quad accepts XLR or balanced cabling, the internal circuitry isn't balanced, and I believe the Quad's XLR input is grounded. A friend had a major problem with this. He picked up a hum in his system when he used the Quad's balanced inputs. My integrated amp (Ayre AX7-e Evolution) has a prominent warning on the back saying not to connect its XLR to a grounded connection. My friend has Classe equipment, and the Quad's grounded XLR really caused some problems. I just want to put this out as a warning. I don't want you to hurt your components.