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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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knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Like everything in audio, it's a matter of personal preference.  SR RED is more neutral compare to AH.  Not better or worse but different.

I use SR RED in all my components except for ARC.  Kal doesn't recommend using after market fuses but I finally gave in.   Since SR RED doesn't offer a large slo-blo 7A for my REF250, I bought IsoClean from theCableCo for $49.95 each.   This is my 1st experience with Isoclean but a local friend use a loom in his $500k system.

All I can say is WOW!   It added a beautiful tone and color to the sound and surprisingly dead neutral since it's gold plated.  It's directional and I installed them rear to front.  Highly Recommended!
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charles1dad
10,250 posts
 
Knghifi,
It is quite impressive what a high quality fuse can provide in already very good sounding audio equipment.  This is why I say these premium fuses  provide very high-value, given their performance per cost ratio.
knghifi
1,668 posts
 
Charles1dad,
In general if one doesn't have an open mind, they are missing out.  Aftermarket fuses are probably the best ROI in audio.   It's inexpensive and easy to roll.




fliz
66 posts
 
charles, you misunderstand.

I have one.  I can hear the [huge] difference it makes.  I agree it's well worth the money.

I remain dumbfounded as to how this is possible.
fliz
66 posts
 
If you want to be even further baffled, add a WA Quantum fuse chip to it.

Like you said, it'd be a waste of time to try to explain the difference it makes.
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