Synergistic Red Fuse ...

Frank, 
I also love the Hammond B3 organ as utilized in jazz. I feel just as strongly concerning the beautiful vibraphone.  It seems jazz musicians bring out the best of what these instruments have to offer. 
Charles, 

^^^ Charles...

There is such a sense of realism in my system these days ... the B-3 was in the room last night. I can hardly wait for my next listening session with my friend Robert. He loves the B-3 like you and I do.

On vibes ... my favorite player is Cal Tjader. Saw him live when I was in high school at Zardi's jazz club in Hollywood back in '56. It was a great night of jazz. My girlfriend was gorgeous, the atmosphere was romantic ... and Tjader was the bomb. Its nice that we can relive these moments in our very own listening rooms ... at least in our minds with our eyes closed. :-)

These SR fuses, and the vast improvements they have brought to the system, have really peaked my interest in the hobby again. I've decided to look for more ways to drastically improve the system. I've been thinking hard on the issue, and took a good look around the system to see what could be the next step. I have a mishmash of power cords, good ones to be sure, but I think that's the next step. 

In the meantime, I still have two SR Red fuses to swap out for the Blacks. 

Stay tuned ... :-)

Cymbop- don't forget to play with direction.  I've noticed, at least on the red fuses, that there is a distinct change in sound depending on direction..  

I've found that the right way actually sounds SMALLER in scale, but with a proper image size and relationship.  When the fuse is wrong. The soundstage sounds oval with a huge hump in the center, making the center image mushroomed out, creating just a huge center image with a tiny band on each side. 

Youll know its right when you hear the correct perspective. 

I've found that the right way actually sounds SMALLER in scale, but with a proper image size and relationship.  When the fuse is wrong. The soundstage sounds oval with a huge hump in the center, making the center image mushroomed out, creating just a huge center image with a tiny band on each side.

Bingo!  Exactly what I hear in wrong direction ... sounds out of phase.

Frank, 
Our audio systems have different components. Your amplifier is moderate power KT 150 tube based push pull. Mine is low power 300b tube SET. Despite the obvious contrast we have near identical results with the SR Black fuses. They have as you've noted increased further the sense of realism and presence factor. Power cables?  So many choices. 

Regarding the Hammond B3,  are you familiar with organist Shirley Scott?
If not check her out, I think you'll like her quite a lot. She has some really good recordings with her ex husband Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophonist ), good stuff. Shirley has superb swing. 
Charles,