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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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^^^ ... toddverrone ...

There have been discussions in this thread regarding the beeswax fuses. I think at least one poster preferred the beeswax over the SR Black fuses. No one who tried the beeswax fuses felt that they got "stung." That may be a different case with a DIY project as you alluded to though. :-)

With a 30 day money back guarantee on the SR Blacks what do you have to lose? 

Frank
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what do you have to lose?
Credibility and money, just change your tired old 10c fuse for the same new one, as they do deteriorate over time with on/off surges, as shown in the pic, even the boutique ones, and clean your fuse clamps.


"Fuse aging by switching loads

The fuse wire gets hot and expands when current flows. At high temperatures, oxidation may happen, which weakens the wire mechanically, and may be electrically, too. Switching on/off a load means the wire is bent each time."

https://i.stack.imgur.com/0uqWX.jpg


Cheers George
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Hi Toddverrone,
When Jond wrote "folks everything matters" he isn’t kidding. Granted some accessories or tweaks are more impactful than others and vary according to the particular audio system. I haven’t heard the Beeswax fuse but those who’ve use them say that they’re fantastic.

Why not get one and compare it to a standard 10 cent fuse as George often advocates?  If the cheap new fuse is as good then return the more expensive fuse for a refund. If you hear no differences you’ve saved yourself some money. In my system premium quality fuses make a difference just as better wire/cables and tubes do. Your outcome may or may not be the same.
Charles
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charles1dad
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Frank,
I enjoyed the two Milt Jackson recordings so much that I played them both again last night in their entirety,  just good stuff!
Here are a couple of his collaborations I'm certain you'd like. 

"Bags And Trane" Milt with John Coltrane. 

"Beanbags" Milt with Coleman Hawkins.

As you know Coltrane and Hawkins have very different styles of playing the Tenor saxophone.  Yet predictably both are wonderful paired with Milt Jackson. In my next life I'd love to be a jazz musician 😊
Charles 
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Oregonpapa- I agree with your politics. But I also agree it’s nice keeping this forum politics free. I’m a bit like you, though: all my interests are intertwined.. so I know what it’s like to want to fold political thoughts into audio conversations. Or audio concepts into a yoga class. It’s work keeping everything separated for everyone!
I agree everything in life is intertwined.   I don't have an issue analogies are used to make a point whether it's politics, sports, food ...  IMO, it open minds and excellent way to gain knowledge.
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