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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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Well it turns out that I have a recording featuring Brad Mehldau as a sideman.  "Alone Together " it is a live recording of leader Lee Konitz (alto saxophonist) and Charlie Haden on bass. Venue is the Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles.  Definitely an influence of the avant-garde but I'm listening and like what I hear.  Haven’t played this in quite some time. Blue Note label and very good sounding!
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Frank,
Early influence for Mehldau were Wynton Kelly and McCoy Tyner (you can’t go wrong there). Listening to him right now and he certainly has his own sound (which is how it should be). He has style similarities to Fred Hirsch, but not identical. He is definitely interacting well with Konitz and Haden 😊
Charles
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Frank,
See if you can find this on spotify.  Pianist Tardo Hammer "Look, Stop And Listen" . This is a tribute to Tad Dameron and is exceptionally good! Tardo can flat out play.  This was recorded in the early 2000s, he's out of NYC.
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Charles thanks for the vibe recs I have Jay Hoggard queued up next "Duke Ellingtons Sacred Music-Something Bout Believing" great title found it on Tidal. Listened to some Brad Mehdldau some of his work is excellent some skews a bit modern for my tastes but love Lee Konitz and Charlie Haden will check that out. Thanks for the Tardo Hammer rec to forgot all about him going to add that to the queue also!
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Charles ...

Thanks ... I'm listening to Tardo Hammer as I'm writing this. Another musician I've never heard of. Love his break out on the first cut ("Focus") of the Look, Stop and Listen album. 

As I continue to listen I hear a real tight group. Excellent drumming too. 

Listen to cut #6. It reminds me of Bud Powell. 

Frank
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