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The new Synergistic Research BLUE fuses ....

New SR BLUE fuse thread ...

I’ve replaced all 5 of the SR BLACK fuses in my system with the new SR BLUE fuses. Cold, out of the box, the BLUE fuses stomped the fully broken-in SR BLACKS in a big way. As good as the SR BLACK fuses were/are, especially in comparison with the SR RED fuses, SR has found another break-through in fuses.

1. Musicality ... The system is totally seamless at this point. Its as if there is no system in the room, only a wall to wall, front to back and floor to ceiling music presentation with true to life tonality from the various instruments.

2. Extension ... I’ve seemed to gain about an octave in low bass response. This has the effect of putting more meat on the bones of the instruments. Highs are very extended, breathing new life into my magic percussion recordings. Vibes, chimes, bells, and triangles positioned in the rear of the orchestra all have improved. I’ve experienced no roll-off of the highs what so ever with the new BLUE fuses. Just a more relaxed natural presentation.

3. Dynamics ... This is a huge improvement over the BLACK fuses. Piano and vibes fans ... this is fantastic.

I have a Japanese audiophile CD of Flamenco music ... the foot stomps on the stage, the hand clapping and the castanets are present like never before. Want to hear natural sounding castanets? Get the BLUE fuses.

4. Mid range ... Ha! Put on your favorite Ben Webster album ... and a pair of adult diapers. Play Chris Connor singing "All About Ronnie," its to die for.

Quick .... someone here HAS to buy this double album. Its a bargain at this price. Audiophile sound, excellent performance by the one and only Chris Connor. Yes, its mono ... but so what? Its so good you won’t miss the stereo effects. If you’re the lucky person who scores this album, please post your results here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRASONIC-CLEAN-The-Finest-Of-CHRIS-CONNOR-Bethlehem-Jazz-1975-NM-UNPLAYED-...

Overall impressions:

Where the RED fuses took about 20 hours to sound their best, and the BLACK fuses took upwards of 200 hours of total break-in, the BLUE fuses sounded really good right out of the box ... and that’s without doing anything about proper directional positioning. Not that the BLUE fuses don’t need breaking in, they do. The improvement continues through week three. Its a gradual break-in thing where each listening session is better than the last.

Everything I described above continues to break new ground in my system as the fuses continue breaking in. Quite honestly, I find it difficult to tear myself away from the system in order to get things done. Its truly been transformed into a magical music machine. With the expenditure of $150.00 and a 30 day return policy there’s really nothing to lose. In my system, its like upgrading to a better pre amp, amp, CD player or phono stage. Highly recommended.

Kudos to Ted Denney and the entire staff at SR. Amazing stuff, guys. :-)

Frank

PS: If you try the SR BLUE fuses, please post your results here. Seems the naysayers, the Debbie Downers and Negative Nellie’s have hijacked the original RED fuse thread. A pox on their houses and their Pioneer receivers.

Frank



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gdhal
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uberwaltz - Pretty quiet in here tonight, no silly posts but I guess it is early yet...lol

Hi uberwaltz.

I'd just like to offer/extend the proverbial carrot to you for a moment. You're kewl in that at least you (unlike some others) respond as a gentlemen.

Lets consider directionality for the moment. When I search this term (or related stemmed terms like direction) on web sites that sell fuses, the results that I'm presented with are google maps, driving directions, and mileage calculations. 

Am I doing something wrong, with regard to searching for fuse manufacturer directionality information?

Thanks.
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uberwaltz
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@gdhal 

Tbh my friend, I cannot say as I had ever searched for information on fuse directionality.

If you had asked me a year ago about an aftermarket fuse making any sq change never mind the direction of said fuse I would have launched so hard my socks would have flew off!

It was only after reading Frank's original red fuse thread that I thought why not try a fuse, it can't hurt.

And to my ears I heard a distinct difference none of which I can offer any explanation for.

Now the directionality came later.
I was given a black fuse for my DAC and after fitting it I sat back, listened and thought well, that's flat. A few minutes reflection and I opened the DAC up again and reversed the direction and I was honestly totally shocked. Again I can offer no explanation.

So to sum up I had not read about it anywhere previous to in these forums and not sure if fuse manufacturer make any directional claims at all?
Not sure if that helps or was the answer you were looking for.
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gdhal
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uberwaltz - Not sure if that helps or was the answer you were looking for.

Yes, it helps. Very much so. But I wasn't looking:)

Your response is interesting to say the least, and a rather candid testimonial. SR should take note and consider your (and other) testimonials.

As you mention that you're hearing differences but have no explanation, have you considered "verifying" the differences you're hearing? We've back-and-forth'ed the blind test, and you stated you haven't tried. Curious why you wouldn't. I would.

In any case, you truly have given me something to ponder. I haven't "changed my mind", and remain in the camp that believes "a fuse is a fuse", nevertheless, I respect your opinion and reiterate what I stated initially... you're kewl and respond as a gentlemen.
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nonoise
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@gdhal 
Due to the relentlessness of you questions concerning testing for fuse directions, I can't tell if you're being too cute by half. You're kind to a fault but you keep asking the same thing over and over.

Pretty quiet in here tonight, no silly posts but I guess it is early yet...
That was a nice approach, after George posted his usual blather. He needs some new writers or he'll get cancelled by the producers.

All the best,
Nonoise
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