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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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grannyring
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I find the sound quality of the few MLP recordings I just listened to be full bodied and natural in tone with no upper mid or treble thinness or bite whatsoever. Very nice indeed.
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mapman
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GK if you truly think that about the MLP Cds (I doubt the sincerity of most everything you say) then you may have gotten some bad copies (I have almost 100 and none are bad) or else you may need to check out your Walkman for issues.

All releases are somewhat different of course but MLP is consistently excellent and the best ones are among the best commercial recordings out there period.

What do you not understand about top notch?

Your OCD is getting the best of you again.

You and your alternate facts. I suspect you are pretty lonely in this particular stance oh great seer!

I will agree anything can be better. Let's all work on that one.
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kalali
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I just replaced the stock fuse in the headlight wiring harness of my old Jeep with a black SR fuse and wow, the lumens are now off the charts.... its even brighter than the LEDs on my other fancy car.....




Just kidding...... but hey why not if it works on audio....

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grannyring
I find the sound quality of the few MLP recordings I just listened to be full bodied and natural in tone with no upper mid or treble thinness or bite whatsoever. Very nice indeed.

I believe you. But compared to what? All these audiophile terms are completely subjective in nature. My "full bodied and natural" could be even more full bodied and natural than yours, no? I assume you are referring to CDs. If you compare the CD to the original LP I’m pretty sure you would agree with me the LP is more full bodied and natural. And if you take my advice and color the CD you will find the CD to sound more full bodied and natural. I did not fall off the turnip truck yesterday. 😛

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mapman
GK if you truly think that about the MLP Cds (I doubt the sincerity of most everything you say) then you may have gotten some bad copies (I have almost 100 and none are bad) or else you may need to check out your Walkman for issues.

Ouch! Too much coffee, Mopman?

Mopman: All releases are somewhat different of course but MLP is consistently excellent.

The word excellent is meaningless. I never said they were terrible.

Mopman: What do you not understand about top notch?

Top notch means nothing to me. It means different things to different people. It’s a meaningless term in this hobby, that’s for sure.

Mopman: Your OCD is getting the best of you again.

ouch, again. Very ouch.

Mopman: You and your alternate facts. I suspect you are pretty lonely in this particular stance oh great seer!

Whoa! Get a grip, grasshopper. Look within. Actually now that you mention it, I don't crave confirmation, you know, like some folks I know.


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