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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Hey, I got an idea how to end all of this "Taste Great" /"Less Filling", fuse works great/ no it does not debate!!

Let's talk politics and/or religion!!!!       ;^)

Or maybe setup another forum for non-believers, like Audio Asylum does with Propeller Head Plaza.
I certainly don't understand how the SR fuses effect the sound of our components, nor do I understand how it's impossible that they can't do so. Nor do I care. If my investment in the fuses only brought about imaginary acoustical benefits it was well worth it. Measurements and specifications never were real important to me, only the music is.........and to my ears the SR fuses add realism to the music that further my enjoyment greatly. 

Conversely, I can understand not being able to believe in that which you can't verify with scientific reasoning or measuring. I can't provide scientific reason as to how SR fuses improve the sound anymore than any scientific reasoning can tell me I'm not hearing what I'm hearing. Seems to be a never ending act of futility for either side to convince the other. 

Heres to us believers enjoying our music with the fuses and to those enjoying their music without them. Cheers!

Hi Frank,

Thanks for the follow up information regarding the 1928 recordings. One thing they had in their favor (by default) DHT tubes powered electronic equipment  LOL.

Charles

Frank,

I know you enjoy the vibraphone as much as I do. Here's a list of 4 current/active jazz vibraphonists who are all first rate musicians.

1 Jay Hoggard

2 Steve Nelson

3 Stephon Harris

4 Jason Marsalis

I believe you'd really like them.

Charles