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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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Agreed Frank and my system is sounding pretty dynamite these days also, I seem to be listening more than ever! Never a bad thing! :)
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@charles1dad  Since you were so kind as to introduce me to Jay Hoggard, check out his release "Harlem Heiroglyphs" I found it on Tidal and it's excellent. Good upfront sound and some interesting original compositions with a few classics mixed in.
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Hi Jond,
I’ll certainly seek that recording out. Thanks for the recommendation as I really enjoy his playing. Jond one current vibraphonist I failed to mention is Jason Marsalis. He’s know primarily as a drummer (for good reason) but he’s also a very accomplished vibraphonist without question. I saw him live in Ann Arbor on vibes leading a quartet 2 years ago. Saw him last year as a drummer with pianist Marcus Roberts. He’s excellent with either instrument.
Charles

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Charles thanks for the rec checking out Jason Marsalis tonight!
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To all ...

Okay jazz lovers ... especially lovers of West Coast jazz. Here's a must have CD or LP. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Conte-Candoli-All-Stars-LITTLE-BAND-BIG-JAZZ-/252807781998?hash=item3adc849e...

I'm only listing the CD here. I have several copies of the album on vinyl, including one on red vinyl (the best sounding one) and one copy on CD. The vinyl records have excellent sound ... but the CD is just as good in the sound department. This is West Coast jazz at its best.

Frank
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