Oregonpapa thanks for the Cal Tjader rec another jazz name I knew but had totally forgotten about listening to Latin Kick on Tidal right now.
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?
Any comments from anyone else who has tried these fuses?
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Yes, thanks for the listings, Papa. I heard them all on Youtube and have ordered two by Cal Tjader and a few by "Modern Jazz Quartet", not on you list, but I'm sure you will approve. I like those vibes. I think that Rick Braun CD would sound just right through your tubed ARC gear--it does through mine. There's a bit of reverb to it for depth and interest that mellows out through a big system. For more of a chamber quartet sound, go to Youtube, keywords "Fourplay live in Tokyo 2013" Watch and hear them. If they are not cool, they sure are hip. |
jond & jafreeman ... You are both entirely welcome. I get a kick out of recommending great performance and recordings to friends. I heard Cal Tjader live at a jazz club called Zardies in Hollywood when I was a senior in high school. That was 60 years ago (1956). I've been hooked on Tjader ever since. There are a lot of fine vibes players from that era, and many more from today ... but in my estimation, none can top the great Cal Tjader. If you guys like Milt Jackson, you may like Lem Winchester even more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qCNx93mjkM And then there's Victor Feldman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30lkzeo-GVQ And we can't forget Wes Montgomery's brother "Buddy" Montgomery. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27qtFS2p4GQ&list=PLKR3dXfS_ykFTdV87bojt0mSEU3mgxXVx Happy listening ... |
Just an update on trying out the SR-Reds in my PS Audio PWDACII. They definitely hurt the sound in my system. The sound got more "brittle" and less musical than with the stock fuses. That result can be contrasted with their positive effect in my Coincident Frankenstein Monos. Anyway, if anyone needs some 1a slow blow reds, I've got two I'd be happy to move on to another intrepid explorer. Perhaps in your system you'll see different results, as the thread would suggest. - Chris |
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