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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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sherod
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Wow, David! I'm impressed. I'll bet there aren't many audiophiles who can claim that their mother is also an audiophile.
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davidpritchard
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sherod:

She loves to hear music on a system where she can experience the artistry and emotion of the performers. She did not become an audiophile until the age of 88.

At age 88  she was critically ill in the hospital. I took a portable CD player with Sennheiser 650 headphones and CD of  Mozart concertos to the hospital. At night I put the CD on continuous repeat play. The music allowed her to both get some sleep and be at peace at whatever the outcome was to be. By the narrowest of margins she recovered.

Since then her music system has evolved to the satisfying system she enjoys so much

David Pritchard. 
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nonoise
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David,

That's a beautiful thing you did. I've read where music has done wonders for those who were woefully incapacitated or in a coma. 
Happiest of Mother's Day for those who still have them.

All the best,
Nonoise

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charles1dad
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David, 
I'm sure your mother deeply appreciates your loyalty, devotion and caring. She must know how fortunate she is given the neglect some elderly parents endure from uncaring children. It's wonderful that she's able to enjoy listening to music just as much as you. 
Charles, 
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mapman
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Great art nourishes the soul at any age.


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