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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?
128x128oregonpapa
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Absolutely agree with Dave and Charles.  Thanks to Frank who started this thread that let us learn about different tweaks that can be apply to our systems.  Even though some of these things are system dependent and might not work for you but he still treated everyone with respect here.  He is always here to answer your questions when you need him. Last but not least, who doesn't enjoy chatting with others who have the common interest as yourself?  Happy holidays and happy listening to you all!

Allan
nyame
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I would would also like to convey my best wishes to David Pritchard and his dear mother. David, along with Charles 1dad,  were two of the foundation stones on which this thread was built.

I always found David's recommendations to be 100% accurate and because of two of these recommendations I was able to make worthwhile improvements to my system in 2016.

 His first recommendation was the SR grounding block which worked wonders in my system. His second recommendation was the SR black A/C receptacle which I installed about 6 weeks ago.
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geoffkait
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Speaking of David Pritchard, did he drop off the edge of the Earth?

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oregonpapa OP
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Dave ... 

Thank you so much for your wonderful post. You've made my day.  Very humbling, I must say. :-)

It's been really nice to share the things that work in my system with fellow hobbyists, especially those folks who actually take the time and go through the expense of actually trying the suggestions. Its satisfying when other's get great results from these suggestions as well. This thread has turned out to be an excellent vehicle for that sharing.

Its all about getting us closer to the music we love so much. 

This is such an interesting hobby where under normal circumstances its so expensive to attain significant improvements ... the kind of improvements that would usually take a major equipment upgrade, that when you find a simple tweak like a fuse for 120 bucks, people need to know about it. That's my take, anyway. The friends made along the way? ... well, that's a super bonus. 

I want to wish everyone who has participated in this tread a very Merry Christmas.  

Frank
waterzlife
139 posts
 
Has anyone tried the audiophile earwax fuses?  :) 
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