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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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nyame
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On 5/20/16 Charles 1 dad wrote "Well recorded mono is just fine with me"
Its also just fine with me too Charles1. A good example is this 1956 Verve
recording "Ella and Louis" with the following personnel:
Ella Fitzgerald - vocal
Louis Armstrong - Trumpet & vocal
Oscar Peterson -Piano
Herb Ellis - guitar
Buddy Rich - drums

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charles1dad
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Hello nyame,
Yes that is a fine example and I've had that one for years. Here's one for you, "Sarah Vaughan With Clifford Brown ". This is an all time classic. 
Charles, 
whitestix
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You guys have it exactly right.  These two recordings are as good as it gets.  
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oregonpapa OP
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Nice to know that I'm rubbing elbow with classic jazz lovers. :-)

David ...

Tony Mottola was a wonderful guitarist. Robert and I listened to an album tonight that features Mottola on guitar. Its on the Command label titled Bongos, Bongos, Bongos.  The instruments are in the room, especially the percussion. Really dynamic stuff. 

Buddy Colette is one of my favorite musicians. What he did with the early Chico Hamilton quintet was amazing. I had the honor to hear him live in a small venue with his small group.  It was in a small auditorium in one of our local churches.  I got his autograph on one of his CD's too.   That was a memorable night of great live music. 

nyame ...

I've had that Ella/Armstrong album in my collection for over 30 years. Its one of the great classics. The purity of Ella's voice countered by Armstrong's rasp is extra special. 

OP
 




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charles1dad
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Hi Frank,
Given your appreciation for Buddy Collette I'm certain you'd enjoy "Flute Fraternity ". Frank,  I have a sneaking suspicion you really like Hampton Hawes 😊😊
Charles, 
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