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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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David,
I agree with you, this has been such an enjoyable thread to participate in.
I suspect that the W.E. Replica 300b from Pavane is trying to stay as faithful as possible to the vintage Western Electric character. David I’m not familiar with the Sophia blue glass 300b so I look forward to your listening impressions.

I’m listening to Sarah Vaughan this evening and what a pure pleasure ☺
1, "How Long Has This Been Going On?" This is an XRCD +1 music and sound quality. Recorded in 1978 and also features Joe Pass and Oscar Peterson.

2, "Sarah +2" Early 1960s stereo recording, just wonderful! Added bonus is Barney Kessel on guitar.

3, " After Hours" another early stereo studio recording, again, wonderful talent and music. The beautiful guitar playing of Mundell Lowe is featured.
Charles,
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charles1dad;

What a triple shot of great guitar players! Mundell Lowe"s playing is always thoughtful and beautiful. He is not afraid to let some silence between notes create that deeper mood that is so satisfying.

Joe Pass and Oscar P.- that would test my system to see if it can keep up with all the notes played.

The Sophia Electric 300 Blue Glass tubes are new to the market. They also make a 274 Blue tube. Could be just good marketing to have a blue colored tube ala the 1930 Arcturis tubes. I saw and heard them at Newport Beach Audiofest. Jeffery Catalano from High Water Sound (New York ) was using them in his very expensive turntable - 300B mono block amps- Cassaro Horn system. He is impressed with the sound of the Blue Sophia's. I am looking forward to their audition.

The combination of using these Black fuses and Synergistic Research Black outlets has just improved my system's performance to such a degree that I am really concentrating on the communication these talented musicians are achieving.

David Pritchard

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David,
One aspect of jazz I adore  (amongst many ) is the seamless collaborations between the young upstart  and veteran musicians.  Last night I listened to "Seasoned Wood" . This is esteemed elder pianist Cedar Walton with a very young trumpeter Jeremy Pelt recorded in 2008.
This reminds me of early 1960s pairing of veteran saxophonist icon  Coleman Hawkins with the young and upcoming guitarist Kenny Burrell. Good stuff! 
Charles, 
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All,

The SR Red Fuse gave me the best bang for the buck next to 12 gauge speaker cables.  Been running them for about a year. But once you are done with the fuses, the next most notable step up is the SR Power Cell, wow.....talk about a noise floor that dropped about 4 levels and the inner details of music you NEVER HEARD BEFORE!!!!!  I am amazed at what SR products do for the hifi systems we all love.  Next up, outfitting my whole system with SR innerconnects.
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^^^

quadmaster ...

Why not give the SR Black fuses a try. Night and day in my system. 
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