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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?
oregonpapa
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I have blacks in the mono amps and DAC. I have Beeswax SHD in the pre and the analog PSU. 
So I don't have direct comparisons but the gap'heard in the pre and PSU are superiors to the gap heard in the amps and DAC.  They all replaced hifi tuning supremes.
Less demonstrative, more fluidity, more musical is the way I like. These impressions are intended inmy system, my room and my Preferences.
I don't pretend that will be true for everyone. The first Beeswax was already better than the black in my opinion and the SHD is one or 2 steps beyond in SQ, but it is my own feeling. Less hifi, more Music. 
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ronrags
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tommylion wrote:

Who here has the Black UEF Power Cord? Now that I've replaced all my fuses with the blacks, I think that's my next step.

The Black UEF Power Cord is a great cable for it's price. It's not as good as the more expensive SR cables but it's much better than their previous entry level power cables. I actually own the Black cable and planning to replace it with the Atmosphere power cables that oregonpapa has highly recommended. If you are interested in the Black please let me know. 


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oregonpapa OP
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^^^
ronrags ...

The SR Atmosphere level 3 PC's were a game changer for me. Prior to the change, I was using some of Dave Magnan's experimental PC's that were mighty, mighty fine. Had them in the system for years. The Magnan PC's are now residing in a friend's system. He loves them and so did I, but they are no contest for the SR's. 

I haven't compared the Atmosphere's with the UEF Blacks, but my understanding is that the UEF Blacks are a real bargain and they get you some of what the Atmosphere's achieve for a LOT less money. 
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ronrags
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Have you tried levels 1 or 2? I'm wondering if the Blacks are comparable to a level 1.
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oregonpapa OP
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^^^  Haven't tried the other levels.  With the 30 day return policy, perhaps you could try them out and go from there. You'd only be out the return shipping. 
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