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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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Hello b_limo,
I invite you to try a Black fuse in one of you components, the cost of entry is very reasonable. I don't believe that you'll find their impact boring once you have listened to it. If you happen to be unimpressed with it you can return the fuse within 30 days for a refund. Regarding capacitors I've used VCap,Duelund CAST  and Jupiter copper foil. Depending on the application the SR Black fuses have equal or even greater sonic impact on the sound quality. This no hyperbole by any stretch. It's up to you, give it a try or continue to dismiss this superb tweak.  The barrier to experience them is so low, just let your ears decide. 
Charles,  
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almarg
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Knowledgeable EEs in these parts. You mean like Al? But he's a skeptic. Wouldn't it be a conflict of interest for him to explain it?
No, consistent with the kind comment Charles posted about me yesterday, I would plead not guilty to any allegations of being a skeptic. However, I would not dispute the characterization you implied in a different thread some time ago, namely that of a "pseudo-skeptic."

One attribute of a "pseudo-skeptic" being the absence of conflict of interest.

:-)

Regards,
-- Al
 
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Sorry guys  iPhone autocorrect!!!!
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b_limo
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Charles 1Dad, thanks for the reply!  Thats the quick, to the point, constructive response.  

I have a Peachtree 220se right now: where would I install this fuse? 

I'll give it a shot if it will work in my application!
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I have no conflict of interest either.  I even cited how the fuses might make a difference.   But I am also not an EE.     So reduce my skeptic rating accordingly please.   :^)  

OP, if you really want me to try the 3Amp fuse, go ahead and send it to me.  IF you take the time and effort to do it I will give it a shot in my ARC sp16.   It's totally up to you.

Geoff with all due respect you are a vendor and do have a conflict of interest.   
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