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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A friendly reminder to all that replace fuses in their equipment to remember to turn off the equipment before replacing the fuse. I do not know why but changing the fuse recently with a different fuse resulted in the new fuse blowing. I would guess it was a current in rush situation but on a solid state piece of equipment. So turn off equipment - replace fuse - turn on equipment.

Today I am again listening to Vivaldi: "The Four Seasons" . The most recorded piece of classical music. Hundreds of versions are available.

Giuliano Carmignola lead solo violin with the Venice Baroque "Orchestra". On the Sony label. Why this version?  Vivaldi was a leading experimenter with getting more than pretty notes from the violin. This is not the beautiful but always proper music of Mozart, but fiery, passionate, expressive music.

While listening to  Carmignola's version, I was reminded of early Jimi Hendrix. Creating soaring, complex sounds with a minimum of effect pedals,  Hendrix instead used  extreme settings on the Fender guitar and Marshall amp. Likewise Carmignola creates a multitude of expressive sounds but is doing so on an acoustic instrument using creative bowing and fingering techniques.

On  Vivaldi's work, the Synergistic Black fuses in the system are allowing me to hear the individual instruments in a very moving way. I can focus in on an individual supporting instrument or simply listen to the combined sound of all the players. This ability to listen to one or all the musicians is one of the reasons I go to hear live music. But live I have my eyes to assist my ears in determining who is playing what part. At home the Black fuses are replacing my eyes in enhancing the listening of music.

A great weekend for music.

David Pritchard


sent this email to a friend about my first experience with magnets instead of over sized fuses used at the time.   written 3/9/08

Pete, Had the magnets on the board when Darrell did all the upgrades and mods to the amps..You have the pictures. Tonight was WOW replaced the mains fuse..and its all a lot better. The main vocals are now at the top of my SP4 rack and the balance and pressure in the room is all most exact left to right. More detail and harmony in the highs. Things I thought were to loud on the same disc ..can just sail thru.don't reach for the volume and jump up to tweak the balance...and shits everywhere..more depth and I can hear further into the silence at the end of the disc being played and in between cuts as they fade from one to another. The transition is quiet and seamless. Cool..Tom
theaudiotweak
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08-14-2016 10:44am
sent this email to a friend about my first experience with magnets instead of over sized fuses used at the time. written 3/9/08

"Pete, Had the magnets on the board when Darrell did all the upgrades and mods to the amps..You have the pictures. Tonight was WOW replaced the mains fuse..and its all a lot better. The main vocals are now at the top of my SP4 rack and the balance and pressure in the room is all most exact left to right. More detail and harmony in the highs. Things I thought were to loud on the same disc ..can just sail thru.don’t reach for the volume and jump up to tweak the balance...and shits everywhere..more depth and I can hear further into the silence at the end of the disc being played and in between cuts as they fade from one to another. The transition is quiet and seamless. Cool..Tom"

So, technically, why do you think magnets sounded better than oversized fuses?

cheers

I think besides the increase in conductive surface area a magnet helps focus the electron field so it is less random and becomes more organized. Like the electrons that leave a cathode in a picture tube they may leave at different angles but can be adjusted with a magnet or as an electron lens. The magnet may bend the electrons towards a common point.

For me magnets also appear to focus vibrational energy over a given surface even one that is considered a non traditional conductor. They make for a more dynamic and organised presentation. Results in better sound.

Tom...

remember the use of magnets negate the safety aspect of the use of a fuse. Magnets were used for audio testing and not for any consumer products.