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
In my system and I have tried them all . The Hifi tuning Supreme in the Black case brought out the best resolution. The SR are still very good more warm balance . The Hifi tuning Supreme slightly warm but give it up to 100 hours to 
fully settle in if possible just let play. The difference is in low level resolution 
and at lower volumes that is where the extra information shines. I have spent 100s of hours comparing . The Audio Magic very good more warm use  honey 
or something similar and want over $150 each way yo much money.
parts connecxion Canada has had fuse sales up to 20% off, and discontinued older models worth seeking out. Over 50% off.. nothing is set in stone 
remember the standard fuse resistance index is almost 8x that of a Silver conductor.  SN research do a lot of BS also and I owned everything like the new 
tungsten Element cables .all these active spaghetti wires totally not necessary 
and to offer a upgrade wall wart plug for each cable . $400 each .i had 16 cables.
pure marketing .PT Barnum said it best ,there is a Sucker born every day .I owned a Audio store for 10 years inEurope and have se it all in ways to part with your hard earned moneys.
tube USA sell  Synergistic up to 25% off with purchase they get 55% off.Sound cable  engineering is most important .0-or single crystal Copper,or Silver actually does bring sonic benifit 
and quietness across the board vs standard 4-9s Copper.go to Neotech look at grain structuring .only 3 companies make and a high % companies use this Shunyata, Analysis plus, Acoustic zen,Zenwave  and many others.high quality connectors also count ,thinner is better less RF possibilities. I had to clear the air ,just look for solid engineering 
not  so Called breakthroughs - bells and whistles !! 
Hi audioman58,

Good to read your impressions of the various fuses. Too bad you used the post to editorialize about cables. My experience with SR products over many years is completely contrary to yours. As there is no Virtual System posted for you, I have no idea as to your frame of reference.

It is comical to read your adamantly supportive comments on boutique fuses followed by complete ridicule of high-technology cable products. I suppose that the latest Graphene products from SR and Cerious Technologies are fool’s fodder also?

In order to avoid a protracted series of flaming posts, I must go ahead and concede to being easily deluded with PT Barnum-like power of suggestion, yet I feel confident in defending my God-given skills related to hearing and, just as importantly, discerning great sound.

Best to you audioman58,
Dave
Hello Dave,
I believe that the final sentence of your post is the essence of wisdom and truth. No matter how strongly one may attest to the quality or attributes of an audio product there are going to be contrary rebuttals, it’s just life. Doesn’t matter if the topic concerns fuses, footers, equipment/component stands, tubes, wire etc. There will never be unanimous concensesus on anything, ever!

The beauty of it all is we as individuals get to make these choices based on our specific desires and standards. This is all that matters as you astutely point out. One man’s excellent is another man’s terrible. Trust your own ears and judgement.
Charles
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Frank,

I just replaced the 2 main fuses on my PS Audio BHK 250 amp with the black fuses.  Just like what you described in this post, it is less musical but it sounds more live and being there.  I can't wait until they are completely burn in.  This is like a night and day experience compare to the stock fuses.  This is a pricey upgrade but blew me away already.

Not sure if you or other black fuse users here have any experience on upgrading the rail fuses.  Is the impact/difference as big as upgrading the main fuse?  I still have 4 stock rail fuses in my amp.  Or should I just buy the Herbie's rings?  Your recommendation is greatly appreciated!

Thx.

Allan