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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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r_f_sayles
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Thank you Charles, look forward to traveling the path that you guys have been point on for some time now. I’ll be happy to offer some impressions as soon as they arrive.

I will buckle in for the long drive oregonpappa, thanks for an eta. As with all journeys, beyond the ride, it’s nice to know that the destination is totally worthy of it.

David, sounds good, thank you for your thoughts on the power amp fuse upgrade positioning. How do you like your Zana Deux OTL, need I ask? I’ve always admired the Moth designs and what Eddie has gone on to do.

Happy Listening!
gwalt
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Hi Audiolabyrinth:

Absolutely a used market for these premier fuses depending on the values would be my guess.

gwalt

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lak
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I came across this article and thought how fitting for this forum: http://www.psaudio.com/pauls-posts/fuses/
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The article you linked to must have been written prior to the discovery that wire is directional. Or that it is exposed to the deleterious effects of vibration, RFI and magnetic fields.
audiolover718
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Update time guys-

oh my...... After a week of break-in the sound has improved tremendously. I have staggering resolution and transparency.  I haven't listened to the system critically for a few days, allowing it to cook meanwhile.  Listening to Mingus is an aural delight.  You can hear all the "Oh yeah's" and "know what I know's with such a clarity. I've never heard such transparency from my system. Mind you the arc electronics still have stock power cords. Time to upgrade the red to black in the pre. its truly a new birth of sound. Never knew my quasi ribbons had so much to give!  Awesome.  Too bad I have to go to work.  

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