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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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nyame:
Congratulations on your system's improvement. I do think the Synergistic Research Grounding Block is a major advance. I also believe you auditioned the Grounding Block to maximum positive effect by installing the Grounding Block and letting  it settle in for 24 hours before listening.

This is a much more effective than the Acoustic Revive RG-24 Grounding device. 

The Grounding Block is  no where near the cost of the Entreq or Tripoint grounding systems.

It is easy to install and comes with a 30 day trial so it is nearly free to evaluate in a system.

I am now a firm believer in audio grade fuses, audio grade A/C wall outlets, and the SR Grounding Block.

David Pritchard
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oregonpapa OP
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Guys ...

Robert brought this over last night ... another great thrift store find:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BONGOS-BONGOS-BONGOS-VINYL-RECORD-LP-COMMAND-RECORDS-1959-STEREO-/2720368222...

This record is demo quality ... amaze your audiophile friends. 

These gems, unfortunately, don't end up in the majority of "audiophile's" record collections. Well ... at least  not the ones who have nothing but 180 gram reissues in their collections.  Time to expand into the unknown realm of early stereo masterpieces like this one. In the room ... in the room.

Happy listening ...  
justubes2
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David, Would it be best to replace the black outlet 1st over a black fuse in your opinion? Which do you feel gave a bigger difference.

It will replace a Red fuse and a Teslaplex SE.... Was going to get the new Furutech NCF outlet.
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justtubes2:
I would replace the fuse to the SR Black first. I replaced fuses first and then outlet. I think the combination of the "big sound" of the Teslaplex combined with the Black fuse in the source and amp is a big step forward. Not every room will need what the Black outlet brings to a system.

David Pritchard
justubes2
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Thanks for the recco.

Did you replace the Tedlaplex se with the black? 

Just very curious what the sonic differences were in your case to steer.me in deciding whether I need the change.

I find the original Teslaplex actually the most dynamic but with some hardness and brightness.

The SE fixes that issues and is more musical, but at the same time not as dynamic and forward sounding.

The Gtx R is supremely detailed yet natural, but not as big sounding or dynamic, I still find a touch of the Rhodium presentation and forwardness.

I use a mixture of 2 Teslaplex, 2 SE and 1 Gtx which I found the best mix similarily.

So am looking forward to an upgrade of either the 2 and need yuur further insight.

Thank you 

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