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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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davidpritchard

Thanks for clarifying the relative characteristics of the 3 Synergistic fuses. I am still using the red fuses and your post will be very useful going forward.
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davidpritchard
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nyame:

You are most welcome. I find it fascinating that these three types of fuses make such significant differences in the music. For me the results have been more dramatic than tube rolling. They allow one to really dial in a system.

David Pritchard

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oregonpapa OP
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quadmaster ...

Going from the RED fuse to the BLACK fuse is more of an improvement than going from the stock fuse tot he RED fuse. Takes longer to break in though.
nyame
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Oregonpapa 06-13-16

Amazing!
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davidpritchard
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Yes:
I absolutely agree the Synergistic Research Black fuse gives the most dramatic change. If I was just trying an audio grade fuse for the first time , I would absolutely audition a Black fuse first! They are that good.

David Pritchard
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