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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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charles1dad
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Hello David,
You are privileged to be able to alternative between the two SET amplifiers, no doubt that both presentations are very enjoyable. I firmly believe that the individual 300b tube preference varies depending on the particular amplifier in use. For example the Western Electric reissue American tube is superb in some amplifiers. I didn’t care for it at all in my Coincident amplifier. In this amplifier the EML XLS is a much better match. 
Charles,
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oregonpapa OP
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thaluza ...

Thank you for that post re: the SR Black outlet.   

I'm presently using the Oyaide outlet and considering going with the SR Black.  Question:  You say the Oyaide was "bright sounding."  It doesn't sound bright in my system ... so, I'm curious ... does the SR Black have any "dark" attributes to it at all, or do you find it neutral like the SR Black fuses? 

Thanks ...
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thaluza
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Oregonpapa,

The SR Black outlet is neutral to my ears, nothing dark at all. I don't feel like anything is missing. I put the outlet in 3 days ago. The first time I listened, I was in my chair for a few hours before I realized how much time had passed. That's an indication that I am really enjoying the music in my system. With the Oyaide, I would get up and wander and do chores or something else. I got more done around the house, so in that sense the Oyaide is better for me. But for musical enjoyment, the Black is better, at least for me. I only gave the Oyaide 2 weeks, and for sure it needs more break in. But I am not willing to go through hundreds of hours for an outlet to break in. I already went through something like that with the Acme outlet that I bought 10 years ago. That sucker didn't sound right until several months later. I did not want to go down that path again. The SR Black outlet sounds good right away and will only get better, I anticipate. 

Tom
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davidpritchard
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oregonpapa:

When I replaced my Oyaide R1 wall outlet with a Synergistic Research Tesla Plex outlet , I heard more music emotion coming into the room. With replacing the Tesla Plex with the SR Black. I still obtain the more music is present sensation but now added is better detail and focus.

I am very happy with the Black outlet in my system.

It needs a week to fully settle in.

I use and like the Oyaide wall outlet cover - mounting brackets. That is a good price at Amazon. They are occasionally sold at Audiogon in the $129.00 price range.

Charles1dad:

I sincerely do feel fortunate to have the SET amps using the PX-25 tube and the 300B tube.

I hope all the readers of this thread will enjoy some great music and great sonic presentations this special Holiday weekend.

David Pritchard

dbarger
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David, what are your 300B amps?

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