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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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mikirob
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Charles1dad,
Thanks Charles! Have a Happy New Year. Not to sidetrack this thread, but I will be purchasing the upgrade to the Coincident Dynamo to Mark II in about 3 weeks if released on schedule. Best, Rob

mikirob
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Chareles1dad,
Good luck with Afterburner 8 (love that name). Next week I will be installing the Oyaide R1 and their matching wall plate. Sincerely looking forward to this change. Rob

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oregonpapa OP
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I'm using the Oyaide wall sockets. Very nice. 

Now back to the fuses.  :>)

Come to think of it, I should have three of the SR fuse dots coming in the mail today. I'll report the results as soon as I hear it. Other reviews say they should make another significant improvement. 

It never ends ...
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charles1dad
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Hi Rob,
Happy New Year to you as well.
I've also decided to go with the Oyaide WPC-Z  outlet cover with the Afterburner 8. I'll  use the Furutech cover elsewhere. I believe  putting some high quality parts at the AC wall receptacle will payoff for the  money spent. The WPC is said to be top tier, we'll see. These  types of  accessories if done right  the first time,  usually no need to revisit again.
Charles,
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davidpritchard
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I am glad the Afterburner is getting conditioned on an Audiodharma conditioner. I do think it is the best approach. I think a week will do it as there is not the Rhodium plating. It might sound a bit bleached or dry when first installed but will be settled in at the end of a week. I like the Oyaide frame and outlet cover. Remember to use the Afterburner cover plate screw and not any supplied by Oyaide. Might be US versus metric.  
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