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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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oregonpapa OP
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Hi, whitestix ...

Welcome to Crazy Town. :-)

Glad to hear you're getting good results.  

Just for clarification, did you install a  SR20 Quantum Fuse, or the   Synergistic Research BLACK Quantum Fuse? The reason I ask is that there is a huge difference in price.

They both have rave reviews on the Highend-electronics site. 

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Wow. We did what couldn't otherwise be done.

Killed the thread....
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oregonpapa OP
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I had to share this with you guys. Put the headphones on ... its simply amazing. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSLk_9r403g
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I am going to the Rocky Mountain Audiofest in Denver next weekend - Friday thru Sunday. I would certainly enjoy meeting the participants of this thread. If you go feel free to give me a call or text - 575-644-1462.

David Pritchard
whitestix
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Papa,
I got the low end fuse, the SR20, cost me $30.  It has done no harm so far.  Dave, I am gonna miss the RMAF this year as the coin of the realm is tight.  I hope some of the guys on the forum hook up with you there.   I also hope you get a chance to hear my coveted Spatial Audio speakers while you are there, they are quite amazing and reasonably priced.  They are the most enjoyable speakers I have owned in my 45 years in the audio world.  Cheers, Mark
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