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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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ronrags
280 posts
 
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
4,867 posts
 
^^^  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. 
nyame
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nonrags

The UEF black power cord is not in the same league as the Level 1 atmosphere power cord when used in a high resolution system.

I agree with OP. Have the cable company send you both and make your decision after listening to both.  Only then will you know how to proceed.
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charles1dad
10,249 posts
 
Hi Nyame.
What components did you use these two power cords on in your system?
Charles,
audiolover718
132 posts
 
For my ARC/magnepan system, the uef black power cables sound incredible. my CD player and pre have the 12 gauge, and the poweramp has the 10 gauge. Im sure as you go up the line into the atmosphere line, improvements are there, but those power cords are out of my budget. I am verry happy with them. I too got them because I was so impressed with the black fuses. I know I could go back to not having them.
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