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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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^^^  Charles ...

I wasn't aware of Bobby Hutcherson's passing.  

Victor Feldman was quite the musician.  Another who was/is underrated. Here's one of my favorite Feldman albums:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VICTOR-FELDMAN-arrival-of-CONTEMPORARY-S-7549-NM-/291868641679?hash=item43f4...

Great music and great sound. Well, it IS on Contemporary. :-)


Frank
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Frank,
Yep, I have that and it’s very good. Another fine one from him is "Merry Olde Soul". He alternates between the vibraphone and piano. As you know he was a wonderful musician with both instruments.
Charles,
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Charles ...

Do you have this?  If not, I'll send it along.  Great performance and sound. I played it for Mister Record (Robert) the other night and he loved it. Terrific sound and performance. 

Frank
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Sorry Charles ...

Here's the link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Byrd-Adams-Motor-City-Scene-CD-New-/361720628200?hash=item54383ac3e8:g:UtQAA...
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Frank,
Wow! Boy do we have similar taste.  I've owned "Motor City Scene " for about 10 years.  This is excellent and classic hard bop music played by musicians who were masters of that idiom. This is truly one of my favorite jazz recordings. You gotta love Pepper Adams and his beautiful baritone saxophone.  As you note it's so well recorded but the music is what makes it so special. I don't know why this sextet didn't produce more recordings. 
Charles, 
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