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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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davidpritchard
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jib222:

Congratulations on the sonic improvement, and having the courage to try an improved fuse. For me the Synergistic Research Black fuse has improved the sound in everything from the inexpensive Home Theater ZVOX self powered speakers to the expensive custom Fred Voltz - Emotion Type 45 tube amp.

I can feel your excitement and am happy for your discovery.

David Pritchard
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charles1dad
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Jib222,
Thanks for your sharing of listening impressions regarding the Shindo preamplifier. The results of the Black fuse has been very consistent across a multitude of brands of audio components. This thread is witness to that and quite emphatically I might add. I'm happy that this thread provided  you awareness of an effective affordable tweak.
Charles, 
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charles1dad
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Hi Jib222,
I just took a look at your system page. With the type of system you've assembled I believe that you have a very realistic and natural presentation.  It must sound fabulous! 
Charles, 
jib222
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Thanks - I actually have upgraded the amp to a Dared MP2a3, modified by Chris Johnson at Parts Connexion & EAR 834P w/ NOS RCA 12ax7 tubes, so even better now!  Will update my page soon.

Regards, Jason

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charles1dad
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Jason,
el 84 to a 2A3 DHT Aamplifier,  nice move.
Charles, 
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