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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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These are the WA Quantum Chips you're referring to? 
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^^^ Yes, the WA Quantum Chips. Sorry if I wasn't clear. 

Between the SR RED fuses and the fuse chips, my system has been brought to a level that I wouldn't have believe attainable only a few weeks ago. This is with only three new fuses and three fuse chips. I still have stock fuses with no chips in the CD player. That will be the next upgrade. 

I recommend the chips for sure. They bring about a relaxation to the musical presentation that the fuse upgrade alone doesn't provide. It adds a lot to the realism of the playback. 
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This thread keeps getting better and better!

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Charles 1:
I hope you are able to first install the Synergistic Research RED fuse in the DAC and then Install the Afterburner A/C outlet.
I gentle reminder when changing the A/C outlet, circuit breaker turned to off and take the time to clean those household wires.
We do not need any shocking results!

I have spent a lot of time investigating the WA Quantum Chips. They certainly do cause a sonic change. For me they tend to give me a sense of subtraction. A sense of hearing detail but at the expense of feeling emotion. They are not expensive and can be returned after a trial.
I am left with a total of one in place on a non user replacable fuse.

I have had better results with the Synergistic Research ECT (electronic circuit transducers) on or near fuses. But more expensive.

Both products have an immediate effect but take about 24 hours to fully settle in.

David Pritchard

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^^^ David ...

I had to remove the three RED fuses in order to install the WA chips. After replacing, everything needed to settle in again. After the system was on for a few hours, it just came to life. You comment about a "sense of subtraction" was right on. Much more inner detail with the chips, but not in an etched sort of way at all. Just closer to the music. More organic. More emotionally impactful. 

Once I have the CD player operating with the RED fuses and WA chips, I'll move on and try the ECT's. From what I've read online, these make more difference than the fuses and chips. Has that been your experience as well.??
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