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?
128x128oregonpapa
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
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
Spacial Audio speakers have certainly sounded good at past shows so thank you for the reminder to have a listen. I am going to also take time to listen to the new and expensive Focal headphones while at this years RMAF.

My systems are really dialed in and so no pressure to jump from room to room. I think it will be a fun weekend.

David Pritchard