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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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^^^

limniscate ...

Couple of questions:

1. What fuse were you using before? Stock? Upgraded?

2.  Where did you put the fuse?

3.  What components are you using?

Thanks ...
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limniscate:
Thank you for the report. I believe the fuse location you are evaluating is in the Magniplanner speakers. I hope you will be able to try the Synergistic Research fuses in your amp, pre amp, or source.

So in Magniplanner speakers we have two positive results using Synergistic Research RED or BLACK fuses and on listener with no improvement.

Oregonpapa:

That is some special piano music you have been listening to!

David Pritchard
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^^^ David ...

Indeed. And tonight it will be Tchaikovsky's Third Violin  Concerto with soloist Erica Morni on the Westminster label. 
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A joyous Valentine"s Day to all. Time for some beautiful music via the headphone system.

David Pritchard
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@limniscate,
Perhaps the SR fuses aren't going to improve the quality of music in your Magneplanar 1.7i's. I would think the fuses are burned in by now.
As David mentioned, try them in your amp, pre amp, or source.
Out of curiosity, what other components are you using?
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