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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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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. 

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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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Charles
Thanks for reminding me. Its a long time since I last played Sarah & Clifford.
I'll remedy this tonight.

OP
"The purity of Ella's voice countered by Armstrong's rasp is extra special"
You nailed it OP. I rarely see so much content in such few words. Well said.
 
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Charles ...

Hampton Hawes  You've got to check this album out:  

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lighthouse-at-Laguna-Howard-Rumsey-Lighthouse-All-Stars-1990-OJC-CD-NEW-/331...

Once again, its only available in mono, but who cares?  :-)
The best cut is Hawes playing "The Champ."     Really good West Coast Jazz.  

I think I mentioned before that I spent many nights in my youth in the middle 1950's haunting the "Lighthouse" jazz club in Hermosa Beach. Man, talk about some great west coast musicians. That place jumped.  My friend and I would drink coffee in the back booth until the 2 o'clock closing time ... and then try to make a decent appearance at school the next day. Ah ya, those were the daze.  

Frank


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Robert came over last night for a listening session. I had put the new SR Black fuse in the amp, replacing the SR Red fuse that was in there before.  Again, the fuse change brought the system to new heights. Robert's comment after  hearing a couple of cuts on vinyl was ... "stunning!" 

Nuff said.
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