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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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a25105
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same here.  Best wishes to David.

Just installed 2 more black fuses to my amp and it sounded horrible.  Hate going through the break in process.  Will install the black outlet today.

Frank, I was able to hear all the differences at the Newport show but my friend said he could only a couple of those changes.  I remember he said he heard no differences about the black box that was sitting on the floor.
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dlcockrum
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"Hate going through the break in process."

Amen to that.

Merry Christmas to all,
Dave  
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geoffkait
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"Hate going through the break in process."

What’s the difference? Something should always be breaking in, shouldn’t it?

😀

a25105
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What I really meant was I would pay the seller to break in for me if there is such a service.  I would like to know how the device sounds immediately after I inserted it to my system and be able to enjoy it right away if it is good.  
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oregonpapa OP
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I texted David early this morning to wish him a Merry Christmas. He responded, so he's still around.  I think he's been swamped at work. 

Frank
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