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
^^^ Yes, I agree ... an ignore feature would be the best thing since sliced fuses.  
+1 charles1dad and rodman99999
We can easily ignore the egg throwing, the tantrums, the harping and sort out the reasonable inquiries, questions, concerns and the positive comments that are shared to enjoy our listening sessions and to encourage others to enjoy their music. I think it can be seen who enjoy's this hobby and wants to share it with others. So please keep that going.  Many have been very gracious in what they have shared which builds a fine respect for others thus adding to our enjoying this thread and our ongoing endeavors.  Thanks for all that share a positive comment here, lives are to short to do anything else.

Trigger warning! Fragile egos should look away now.

When an expensive (compared to other, less audiophile specific marketed items) product is promoted and its pricing and return policies are detailed ad nauseum in a PUBLIC FORUM it becomes fair game for criticism even if the promotors don’t want that to happen. Some possibly unpleasant facts for SR fuse fans: The development and design of SR fuses relative to exactly why they work their alleged magic has never been explained by the promoters of these things (or anybody else), however there is agreement even among Fusers that they aren’t rated properly ("go up a few ratings and all is well"…right then...)…fuse ratings are likely a safety priority to any other fuse company, but for SR not so much. Is all this worthy of criticism? Yes it is, and asking to ban critics says more about the financial and emotional "investment" of supporters of SR fuses than any criticism could manage. If people disagree with me I can handle it just fine…fire away!

Cheers!
Marqmike,
Yes, the way this thread has evolved with the many suggestions of recordings is really a satisfying by product. I’m eagerly looking forward to receiving the recordings from Frank’s bottomless reservoir, especially the Milt Jackson Savoy recordings.

As an aside for anyone who likes Miles Davis and is interested in him besides the iconic "Kind Of Blue"
"Sketches Of Spain" arranger Gil Evans.
"Seven Steps To Heaven "
"Love Songs" (compilation) very good sampling of ballads by Miles.
"Miles Ahead" features a 19 piece big band , arranger Gil Evans.
Good stuff!
Charles
+1 Wolf,
And with other technically adept audio techs, who couldn’t even be bothered with even reading this thread, with the voodoo snake oil that’s presented here. That’s why it was never presented in the "Tech Talk" forum, as it would get shot down in flames.

I ask the question of any techs reading these fusers claims, to endorse what’s preached here to what these fuses will do for the sound quality, and to also endorse increasing the amperage rating of the fuse beyond the manufacturers specified rating, and to verify that changing direction of the fuse makes a difference.
 
Let’s just see how many will lay their cred on the line and answer.

Cheers George