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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The Strawmen are flying now..... :^)

Let's get Warren on this thread if someone at ARC can add insight to the SR fuses.
If someone else is interested in trying the 3A slo blo Red fuse OP sent me let me know.   I'll forward it on if OK with OP.    Otherwise I will pop it back in and give it some more time.   Or return it to OP if he can use a spare.   Its not doing much for me so far.  Maybe others will have more luck.
Mapman, I'm just curious if you can hear differences in cables and different feet under components. I'm not be negative just that some people can't hear slight differences or even care about them.
Mapman, the reason for the above post is that these fuses made way more of a difference to me in my system than the differences in many cables.
Better get Al here to mediate the situation.
I'll have to admit that when it comes to mediating disagreements with Geoff, staunch defender of the faith when it comes to unexplainable and seemingly implausible tweaks, that my reconciliatory abilities approach a nullity.

:-)

Regards,
-- Al