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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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mitch2
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"OK, try this one......remove the "red fuse" and bridge out he the fuse holder with some copper wire,"

 "I tried this with a pure silver fuse replica that was highly polished. After A*B-ing a few times... my conclusion was... the SR black fuse was highly superior in every way."
Did you try reversing the direction of your wire? Maybe it was backward.

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mapman
22,102 posts
 
Well I guess if one cared enough one could easily call Synergistic Research and ask any question they like.   Nothing like getting info straight from the horses mouth.   There is probably a simple yes or no answer to most questions.

If I get the urge to actually buy a fuse from SR, that is what I will likely do prior.   There should be no need to guess if one has questions.

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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
Mapman wrote,

"Well I guess if one cared enough one could easily call Synergistic Research and ask any question they like. Nothing like getting info straight from the horses mouth. There is probably a simple yes or no answer to most questions.

If I get the urge to actually buy a fuse from SR, that is what I will likely do prior. There should be no need to guess if one has questions."

Think of it as a mental exercise. You’re the one that’s been guessing the whole time anyway. And incorrectly I might add. ;-) 

aolmrd1241
1,029 posts
 
mitch2..."Did you try reversing the direction of your wire? Maybe it was backward"

Yes. The reason for a*b ing a few times..

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mapman
22,102 posts
 
" Think of it as a mental exercise. You’re the one that’s been guessing the whole time anyway. And incorrectly I might add. ;-) "

So your saying I should waste more time trying to figure things out rather than asking the experts?

IS that what you tell your customers when they ask ask about your teleportation tweak?  

Geoff if I  indulged in your recommended mental exercises I think my mind would wilt.   Maybe that would make me more likely to buy something from you?  :^)



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