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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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Everything you want by vertical horizon off one of those now sampler CDs.  Very listenable.   No harsh edges.  If I close my eyes I might be fooled.  

You get the picture.  Things sound very good.  The fuse is definitely not embarrassing itself. 



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Charlie Haden and Kenny Barron the very thought of you.  Fine recording just piano and upright bass.  I am there!
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Ok now l via l viaquez by Mars Volta from Francis the Mute.   Here's some potential ear bleed material that might chase many out of the room.  It has its edge but nothing that probably should not be there in the first place.   This is rough but I'm surviving.   It's not the fuses fault.  Another just par for the course. 
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Papa very kind of you. If I I keep the fuse which seems likely I will want to maybe I can send something your way to try in exchange.  I have some spare Ics and such sitting around. Plus various other things.   I'll contact you at some point soon to discuss. 
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Smoky Robinson tracks of my tears from the wonder years soundtrack box set on laser light label.  Awesome. 
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