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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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Oregon Papa:
Ok. Got the blacks. With your amp and pre,which side is up against the rear wall of the unit and which side faces the interior of the unit. I will try your set up first as I have a Ref 150 and a Ref 40.
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^^^ Oh Man ... if only I could remember. Give it a try one way. If the system sounds as though its out of phase, swap the fuse ends. If you had it in incorrectly everything will snap into focus when you swap fuse ends. 

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Hi Jond,
If you pull the fuse in a downward motion it will pop out.  You'll push the new fuse in an upward direction and it will snap into place. So it's vertical rather than horizontal manipulation. 
Charles, 
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charles1dad
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Hi scott,
I just saw your question on my system page.  I left a reply for you on that site. 
Charles, 
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Charles & Nonoise, thanks very much for your exceedingly kind comments.  And thanks also to Wolfie for the kind comment he posted a few days ago.  I always enjoy talking audio with you gentlemen, and I value your opinions and experiences.

Best regards,
-- Al
 
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