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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Belshazzars feast on Rca red seal again. Orchestra and choral work and very good recording.  A nice challenge.  Again very ethereal. Lots to hear in this one. 

The Johnny Mann singers what the world needs now is love sweet love on readers digest melodies and memories collection.  You've never heard how good Muzak can sound off your daddy's radio.  Artificial stereo mixing in the recording but fools me who cares. 
Everything you want by vertical horizon off one of those now sampler CDs.  Very listenable.   No harsh edges.  If I close my eyes I might be fooled.  

You get the picture.  Things sound very good.  The fuse is definitely not embarrassing itself. 



Charlie Haden and Kenny Barron the very thought of you.  Fine recording just piano and upright bass.  I am there!