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
uberwaltz's avatar
uberwaltz
13,381 posts
 
George
I do not doubt the efficacy of your statements whatsoever, they do make sense.
HOWEVER could it not also be possible that there may be an improvement above and beyond the "stock fuse" replacement?
Again I am just curious here and not wishing to be antagonistic in any way but have you actually tried them?
Wolf has and heard no difference and that is also fine, at least he tried and his opinion has been formed from actual experience.
mine will very soon once they show up.
But I read the same lines in different clothing all the time George and while it is a free forum obviously, I really would like to know if you have tried these fuses yourself
charles1dad's avatar
charles1dad
10,239 posts
 

Jond,

To be perfectly clear I have no criticism of you what so ever. I don't know your political views and they wouldn't matter if I did know. I always appreciate your comments on this site and I feel the same toward Knghifi. Both of you offer consistently interesting commentary. Knghifi did make some observations regarding current society which in a general sense I agree with. Please don't interpret that as a veiled knock in your direction. It wasn't.

Charles

charles1dad's avatar
charles1dad
10,239 posts
 

Al,

 The question is who determines what subject matter is appropriate for an open public forum and when is a line crossed? Jond did make a very polite request, but what if others thread participants are comfortable with a given topic direction, who should prevail?


We all have our "drawn line in the sand" at some point. I feel its fine to simply ignore posters or topics as one deems necessary. It one or a few object does that give them the right or authority to shut a thread down or demand a topic is off limits? Just general questions as no  chosen solution is going to make everyone happy.

Charles

jond's avatar
jond
5,706 posts
 
Thank you Frank, Al, and Charles, your thoughts are most appreciated. I value all of your contributions very highly. And I just think that framing arguments in the context of our society right now can be fraught with controversy and perceived, if not intended, ill will. Now hopefully we can return to the topic of fuses which as we all know is totally not controversial. :-p
geoffkait's avatar
geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
I don’t think it’s correct to say it’s an open forum per se. Most other audio forums don’t allow politics, religion or other hot topics on audio forums but instead have a place where people can go and bash away at each other.  It's usually called Outside or Everything Else or whatever. Not everyone is so cordial and objective when discussing politics. :-) Of course you could just wait and see if the mods step in. They might not care, who the heck knows? Besides, isn't audio controversial enough?

More to discover