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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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charles1dad
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Bill,
I'd describe it this way based solely on the positive results in my system. Red ="very"good, Black=superb. SR Red fuses at 1/2 price =superb value 😊.  Bill I believe that you've experienced premium fuses in the past with your various projects  and appreciate their contributions. 
Charles 
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grannyring ...

In my system, the RED fuses were a game changer over the stock fuses. But the Black fuses killed the Reds. No contest, really. But, if the budget is something that has to be considered, the Red fuses would be an excellent choice. The SR Red fuse that initially started this thread replaced the HiFi Tuning fuse in the amp. Night and day. 
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grannyring
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Thanks Charles and oregonpapa. That helps. Seems the Black is much better. Perhaps I will buy one at a time over time. In other words,  perhaps one Black in my system will get me to the same place as two Reds  initially. 
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No idea where the SR20 fits in the hierarchy grannyring but HighEnd Electronics is closing them out half price.
 https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tweaks-synergistic-research-sr20-quantum-fuse-50-off-retail-as-lon...


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Hi Bill,
I'd follow the strategy of one Black fuse at a time.  Again the SR Red fuse is quite good but the Black is a clear level above. You may as well aim high. 
Charles 
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