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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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So to reiterate, it is my belief that by your adamant refusal to do a blind test, you’re simply being dishonest with yourself. That’s all.
I am calm. It's just that you're a broken record. Most times you can come across as nice and accommodating but when you do your act:
state > rinse > repeat, state > rinse > repeat, it's beginning to look like your sincerity is nothing more than trolling.

All the best,
Nonoise
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tommylion - I think you made a bet with a buddy that you could con some gullible audiophile into putting up $25,000, or however much, for your rigged blind test challenge. Give it up. People here are not as stupid as you think they are.

My proposal at this stage has absolutely nothing to do with what you're stating (quoted above). The blind test I'm proposing would be conducted in its entirety by *you* under *your* own terms. The idea/concept is to be honest - with yourself. 

I'm going further to point out that if you - tommylion - do as I suggest (blind test), it shall be you who "gives it up".

nonoise - ....It's just that you're a broken record....

I have no vinyl or analog what-so-ever in my rig. Trust me.

nonoise - ...Most times you can come across as nice and accommodating....

Thank you. I think the same of you.
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Just couldn't help myself, and yes I have read TC and Fuse forums...

As a responsible engineer I research and look for facts that are credible and repeatable; not opinions, and here-say; but researched fact backed up and written by the manufacturer.

I found this advert on a US distributor:

"New UEF Graphene coating, two years in development, and UEF quantum treatments make the BLUE fuse significantly more holographic and dynamic than even the incredible SR BLACK fuse. Resolution and musicality are second to none."

"Unlike the Black Quantum fuse, the Blue Quantum fuse needs only 24 hrs to start opening up. And from then on it only gets better every day..."

Not only blue fuses, but UEF Graphene (TC), so there is a link. And further I looked, guess who the reviews were written by.,...

Oregonpapa for one, and being the first...

04-05-2016 1:58am@GeoffKait - this contradicts your current opinion Ozzy, if Graphene were being used as a signal conductor doesn’t it make sense that they would have used Graphene for the Backbone conductor, not copper/silver? If you Google Graphene you will see it’s primary use is in shielding RFI/EMI. And the reason is because of it’s extremely high conductivity. Graphene cannot be used as a Backbone Conductor (I.e., for the signal) because Graphene is by definition only one atom thick. That is a problem because it won’t support the current or the voltage involved. It will, however, support RFI/EMI. Also, since the Graphene powder is embedded in the ceramic it is not continuous and thus cannot be used to carry signal. In addition, ceramic is an insulator not a conductor. Thus, if they were trying to carry signal on the Secondary conductor they would be kind of shooting themselves in the foot. Who shot their own foot?

@geoffkait When it comes to contact enhancers, The King of the Hill of course is Quicksilver Gold, no longer available, which trumped all previous concoctions, including Quicksilver, the previous champ. You can forget about all the other prior stuff. For cleaning I like Cramolin and Deoxit type cleaners. If the new concoction can beat Quicksilver Gold I’ll eat a bug. 🐛 Pour your hearts out. Put your back into it, lads. 🏋🏻‍♀️ I’m rather used to reading purple prose. 😈

Hipocrite...

I could go on..  and on ... and on... about a lot of you.

I am after the truth and facts. Seems you lot come up a bit short. Even tripping over your own feet.

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amg56, apparently you’re plagued by reading comprehension issues. I have been consistent in my comments regarding the audio applications of Graphene. You have taken my comments somewhat out of context, one assumes to make it appear I’m contradicting myself. Don’t you have an actual argument? If you can’t keep up with the conversation maybe you should just consider dropping out.
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Oh dear, Oh dear, how low can you go. Still no facts. There is an argument for you. Can't answer it? Now who has a wet leg?
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