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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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mikirob
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Charles,
it would be an honor for me, likely many others on Agon to hear your thoughts on the Jazz greats. I know I pay attention when give your thoughts on anything audio...Best, Rob

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charles1dad
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Hi Rob,
Thanks for such  kind comments.  I love discussing the wonderful jazz musicians nearly as much as I do listening to them. I just realized that I was  going to far off topic here. I have no doubt that Oregonpapa can offer equal  if not more insightful jazz commentary given what I've read from him on numerous threads. 
Charles, 
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charles1dad
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Too far I meant, not "to far". Site wouldn't allow me to edit mistake.
Charles, 
knghifi
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Now with more hours on SR RED, it's definitely superior to Isoclean in the REF250.  It's more transparent, high resolution, smoother ... system never sounded better.

It's inexpensive so will order 5 SR BLACK next time ordering from theCableCo and might include some Furutech NCF outlets.    Early report is superior to GTX-D R ... but we all knew that, right?  LOL!!!
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charles1dad
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 Knghifi, I don't blame you for taking the plunge.  Knowing  how good the Red fuses are,  why resist the very probable further improvement with the Black fuses?  If my sound becomes any more realistic, the next time I play Carmen McRae I'm going to invite her to stick around for dinner when she's done singing  LOL!
Charles,
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