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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?
128x128oregonpapa
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mapman
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Btw my system is sounding really good today. Not that it normally does not.

Is is it just me or could that red fuse I stuck in there months ago finally be gelling or whatever it is that fuses do over the course of months?

Could be that after attending the audio show last weekend my senses are more in alignment from the listening  workout my ears got.
dbarger
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Just curious, why do some people either attribute goodness or blame everything on a fuse?  I say this as a person with the SR Black in my ARC Ref 6 and 75se.  When my system sounds great, I just don't think, "must be the fuse!".  It is a subtle effect at best.  Lots of other bigger factors at play...
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jafreeman
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Ok, maybe it's the mean political season we're in--there's malice aforethought out there in the blog-o-sphere.  I just had to jump all over Wolf, who has never taken anything we have said about SR fuses at face value.  Real story or not---does it matter now?  I like you, Wolf, like your humor, so keep on slinging it.  It's all fun here--and the SRs, how could anyone be unhappy?    

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charles1dad
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Mapman,
I can’t say that I’ve detected animosity from the advocates of the Black fuses, in fact they’ve been an usually cheerful group (for an open forum environment ). On the other side there’s only been a handful doubters, with true animosity displayed only from labtec. I haven’t perceived animosity from you (just skepticism ) and Wolf just being Wolf. IMO the overall demeanor here has been unquestionably positive and enjoyable. Keep it up gentlemen.
Charles,
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mapman
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Dbarger

I'm with you on that.    

Charles,

I suppose I was just making a point.  Perhaps heated discussion is a better description than animosity. 
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