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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,


Thank you for your kind words. I replaced my power conditioner today with the Kemp Electroniks power strip, and it was another eye opening upgrade, or should I say ear tingling.

https://www.divineaudio.co.uk/kemp-elektroniks-power-strip-6-way

I was skeptical when first introduced to this product and it doesn't weigh much at all compared to my 20kg PliXiR BAC 3000. However when I brought it home for a trial test, I was stunned that the noise floor was even lower than my much bigger BAC 3000. It made details clearer and images more precise which improved the overall musicality of the sound.

Don't let the modest price deceive you, it will surprise many with much more expensive power conditioners. New power cords and power strip this week, hope my wife doesn't get suspicious. :)

dbarger
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OP, curious if you have ever brought home a Ref 6 to try yet?  I have the SR Black fuses in my gear, and they are fine.  Not really "game changers" in my opinion, but to each his own.  But the Ref 6 is really a game changer.  I did have a ref 3 previously, and then a 5 and 5se, and now a 6, and can tell you that these are all more significant upgrades than the fuse.  Not meaning to flame here, just keeping it real...  Give it a try!

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charles1dad
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Well, I’d surely hope and expect a 15K line stage to provide (far) greater sonic/system impact than a 120.00 dollar premium fuse. One is an expensive and major component, the other an effective tweak that’s not even 1 % the cost of the ARC preamplifier. Some sense of proportion is advisable. 😊 The Indians just tied the Cubs in the 8th inning. This has the making of a classic 7th game.
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oregonpapa OP
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^^^ Nope, haven't tried the REF-6.  I've been told that its a fantastic preamp.  

What I've been trying to do over the past year is to see how far I can bring my present system by using tweaks that really work. 

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jmcgrogan2
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The Indians just tied the Cubs in the 8th inning. This has the making of a classic 7th game.
Sounds like a wold game. It's a shame it comes on too late for us East Coasters. It was 5-1 when I went to bed. I have to get up for work at 4:45 AM EST.

Just as well, my "team" lost.
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