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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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mapman
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It’s kind of pointless to argue further on the subject of SQ and Mercury LPs or CDs as there are perfectly good reasons why you hear things as you describe, it doesn’t mean what I said is wrong.

There are tons of MLP release reviews out on the web. Hello? Its no secret these things typically sound great. Unlike funky fuses.

I know. I know. Still does not mean you are wrong. You're just a little different. Of course we all know that as well. Nothing wrong with that.   Me too I suppose.   Except I agree with the masses regarding sound quality of MLP.
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Geoffkait: It’s kind of pointless to argue further on the subject of SQ and Mercury LPs or CDs as there are perfectly good reasons why you hear things as you describe, it doesn’t mean what I said is wrong.

to which Mopman replied,

"There are tons of MLP release reviews out on the web. Hello? Its no secret these things typically sound great. Unlike funky fuses.

I know. I know. Still does not mean you are wrong. You're just a little different. Of course we all know that as well. Nothing wrong with that. Me too I suppose. Except I agree with the masses regarding sound quality of MLP."

All real audiophiles hear the difference in fuses. Since you can't hear the difference, and proudly so, that would make you a fake audiophile, no? 

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mapman
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Wow your logic is impeccable! You need to work on your facts though.

Let me search for my audiophile membership card so I can turn it in.....
wolf_garcia
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This may be off topic, but I was just thinking about how hard it must be for the people who manufacture and sell actual snake oil. 
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Wolf Man
This may be off topic, but I was just thinking about how hard it must be for the people who manufacture and sell actual snake oil.

I suspect that having thousands of happy customers, you know, real audiophiles, is more of a heavenly thing.

Have a nice hair day

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