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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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Robert came over last night for a listening session. I had put the new SR Black fuse in the amp, replacing the SR Red fuse that was in there before.  Again, the fuse change brought the system to new heights. Robert's comment after  hearing a couple of cuts on vinyl was ... "stunning!" 

Nuff said.
zacho
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New here and also a virgin to aftermarket fuses. Has anyone here had experience with an Eastern Electric Minimax Plus DAC? Would love to put in a SR Black Fuse in that but I can't seem to find the required rating. (I'm from Singapore and we use 240V if that matters). Would also probably get a SR Black Fuse for my Densen DM10 MkII amp. Really can't wait to start fuse rolling. Feedback here has really made me wanna reach for my wallet...
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Hi Frank, 
Oh boy, Hawes with the esteemed Barney Kessel  (one of my favorite jazz guitarist ) I'll definitely get that one. I can just hear all the beautiful chords accompanying between those two stellar players. By the way I'd buy it for the album cover alone ☺ Frank you were privileged to have the many live jazz listening experiences during the prime period of West Coast jazz.
Charles, 
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charles1dad
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Zacho,
Hello and welcome to this very fun and friendly thread. I’m not familiar with your components but can’t imagine why you wouldn’t derive noticeable sonic improvement. Here are a few examples.

My system, Coincident electronics(Line Stage and 8 watt SET amplifier ) and speakers.
Friend #1,Absolare Passion  preamp, Krell mono blocks and Rockport Altair  speakers.
Friend #2, ARC Preamp and amplifiers with Martin Logan speakers.

Three very different audio systems (and rooms) yet we achieved the same level of improvement using the SR Black fuses. If you have read much of this thread you know that the response of users has been exceptionally positive for many of them.

If you do try them let us know your listening impressions.
Charles,
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Good grief ... the fuse change in the amp has brought the system to another new level. The Black fuses are so far superior to the Red fuses in my system that for the small amount of extra money in cost, there is no reason not to buy the Black fuses. 

Tonight was a Harmonia Mundi night. We know how great these recordings are ... but the instruments are so clear and three dimensional now .... like never before.

With the new fuse change, its reach out and touch the performers time.  So much more air around instruments. The system plays much larger now too. The room is filled with sound. There's wall to wall imaging and more front to back depth. 

I have no way to scientifically test these results, nor do I care. I let my ears do the testing for me.   Speaking for my system only ... any owner of ARC gear who hasn't converted over to the SR Black fuses, hasn't experienced what ARC gear is capable of. Simply amazing. 

Robert said it best last night ... "Spectacular." 

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