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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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Jond,
I’m happy that you enjoyed those two recordings, I had a feeling they’d appeal to you. Regarding Nickolas Payton, he is one heck of a trumpeter. I really like Roy Hargrove but Payton has the better chops IMHO.

Wolf,
Yes, listening to Brad Mehldau yesterday Fred Hersch came to mind. It must have been fun to have worked with him. I’ll seek out Vijay Iyer. You could live 2 full lifetimes and still not cover all of the talented jazz musicians out there.

Bill,
Agree, music and audio components are the epitome of subjectivity,  we simply like what we like.
Charles
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Another female singer I like a lot is Nancy Wilson ... but again, like Carmen McCrea, only her early work. 

On Patricia Barber (and other recording artists like her), my intent wasn't to insult anyone, especially anyone contributing to this thread.

I love natural recordings, especially those that are right from the master tapes. They are far closer to what was happening in the studio or on site. For those who have heard master tapes played back through their stereo system .... they know what I mean. There is a "you are there" presence not available on ordinary recordings. 

So many times, the artificial reverb is added to cloak a faltering voice due to age or a lack of talent to begin with. 

On Tony Bennett ... I hope he lives to 190. :-)

Frank

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This thread the past few days has been a genuine joy to read and participate  in.  This is the whole point of having an audio system, to listen to and connect with the music we are passionate about. 


Bill,
Carmen was in prime form well into the mid 1970s. See if spotify has her "Great American Songbook " early 1970s live in a LA jazz club.  I think you'll like it. 
Charles 
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Al:    Thanks for your thoughts
Shadorne:  i can't find where to check the electrin level on my amp. I'm kind of new at this. Maybe you can helpme locate it.
Geo: so how many hours would you recommend for 100%?
jettet: cant seem to locate the reverse swich on cdp. Maybe it doesnt have one, so i just inverted the polarity on the power cord by swithing the hot and neutral. This should make it play backwards, i think. Thanks for the suggestion!
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Droleg, by deduction I conclude that if you’re playing music though a wire or fuse you can never get to 100%. In fact as I understand the situation even cables that have been thoroughly broken in on the inestimable Cable Cooker the cables still befit from breaking them in on the Cable Cooker or whatever again a year later, ad infinitum. Besides I implore you, what audiophile worth his salt is going to sit there patiently - without making any change to his system - for 100 hours and be able to tell when the cable or fuse has finished breaking in? Give me a break, besides an audio system when it is well tuned doesn't even sound the same from day to day, night time to day time. Too many variables.
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