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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Almarg:
Actually  Betty and Alfred Kainz  own High End Electronics and sell Synergistic Research and Audio Magic fuses, along with many other fine non fuse products. They had nothing to do with the fuse promotion copy you quoted.
Audio Horizons is a different company.

Audio Magic beeswax fuses are made to order and are not sold with a money back policy, either by High End Electronics or directly bought from Audio Magic. High End Electronics may in some situations offer store credit to a customer who wishes to return an  Audio Magic fuse. This is decided on a case by case situation. Best to discuss this  directly with Alfred Kainz prior to placing an Audio Magic Fuse order. Synergistic Research Black fuses are always sold with a 30 money back policy.

I do hope those that have not tried an audio grade fuse will do so. They have certainly improved the sound in the systems I listen to.

Just make sure ahead of time to find out exactly what the return policy is for whatever fuse that is considered from the exact seller you are dealing with.

Vivaldi trio sonatas and the out of print SACD of Willie Nelson's "Stardust" did sound most wonderful tonight.

David Pritchard



Ah, Stardust. Great choice. Maybe tomorrow night for me, having been to the theater earlier tonight and not possessing enough bandwidth left for music tonight....
Andynotadam

I do think the Stardust is a great treat. At the time a very risky undertaking. Middle aged country singer who's career finally took off in the 70's by embracing the outlaw country movement now sings old standards (that your parents listen to). 

Produced by soul great Booker T and recorded at Emmy Lou Harris's L.A .house. Recording equipment was the famous Enactron Mobile  Recording Truck.

Just an outstanding and timeless SACD.

David Pritchard