I'm calling you out again on name calling, Jipkait....
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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jetter104 posts05-04-2016 11:16amI believe knghifi has pinpointed a philosophical difference above that has lead to much of the discussions, back in forth, about the use of the fuses. Wrong in all counts!!! ... and reason stuck in a circular argument. How does not liking the changes implies something is "wrong" with the system? If you replace high power SS with low power SET amp to drive Apogee Full Range. Is it something wrong with the system or don't like the change? Also why can't a system sound right to start with and one just want to improve it? |
Tzh21y. Your experience sounds like mine, albeit with the Reds in my DAC. Definitely there was a change in sound, and I did not like it (a bit harder, thinner, and less musical). I went back and forth with the stock fuses a number of times and am fairly convinced I'd win a blinded test. I did like the SR Red fuses in my amps, however. Only went back to the stocks once because it was a pretty clear preference. I bought mine used, so now I just have an extra pair sitting around, but it sounds like you should send yours back. - Chris |
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