2. amps-preamps
  3. 1448317474

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
charles1dad's avatar
charles1dad
10,249 posts
 
Frank,
Thanks for the music recommendations, I’ll seek them out. Regarding Victor Feldman, here are a couple I believe that you’ll really enjoy.
"Merry Ole Soul" he alternates between vibraphone and the piano. As I’m sure you know he’s excellent on both instruments.

"The Arrival Of Victor Feldman " recorded in 1958 on the west coast and features a very young (rising talent) Scott LaFaro on bass.

Regarding rim drive (Idler arm) turntables, Arthur Salvatore has written extensively about their merits on his website. As you note, he also believes that they have superior musical drive and as a result sound more "live" like. As much as I really enjoyed my Well TemperedTurn table if I ever returned to playing records the rim drive table would be my choice.
Charles
oregonpapa's avatar
oregonpapa OP
4,867 posts
 
^^^  Charles ,...

I wasn't aware that you had a WWTT Charles. With certain modifications and proper setup they can be close to giant killers. 

I'm going to spend the day (Sunday) digging through the old record vault to see how many of the records I heard at my friend's home last night are lurking in there. I have a tendency to play my favorite 400-500 records and kind of let the others slip by the memory bank.  Plus the CD player is sounding so good these days, and is so convenient with the remote control in hand (bad knees, back, etc.) that I play CD's mostly and save the LP's for when the audiophile friends come over. 

Frank
charles1dad's avatar
charles1dad
10,249 posts
 
Frank,
Yes, I know very well the qualities of that table and I had it for about 15 years. I sold to a friend who lusted after those turntables. I am doing very well with Redbook CDs through my current system. Frank it wouldn’t surprise me if you have the Victor Feldman recordings I suggested somewhere buried in your vast collection.

Charles
theaudiotweak
2,795 posts
 
My turntable has a fuse and I  made a decision to replace it with a N52 magnet..I did so years ago ..2008 on my LP12..all mirrors and no smoke. The magnets cost $2.43 American and direction is obvious by nature. Freedom of your own choice to do so or not.All slam and no fumes.Enter at your own risk. Tom
geoffkait's avatar
geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
 
theaudiotweak
My turntable has a fuse and I made a decision to replace it with a N52 magnet..I did so years ago ..2008 on my LP12..all mirrors and no smoke. The magnets cost $2.43 American and direction is obvious by nature. 

Direction is obvious by nature? Really? How so? 

More to discover