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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
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Hi Jason,
Great post and you’re very lucky to have gotten to hear Frank’s system! I’ve drooled over it from afar, and even better you met Frank the person, who I’ve come to really admire interacting on here. And bravo to you and your fried doing A/B fuse comparisons, better you guys than me! :-p

I guess I will end with what will hopefully become our new tagline:
"Fuses, fusing people together one song at a time"

Happy Friday all!
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charles1dad
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Hi Jason,
A friend of mine did a similar Audio Horizon and SR Black fuses comparison. Generally speaking the Black fuse was uniformly excellent in all applications. The one exception was his Absolare Altius preamplifier where he preferred the Audio Horizon fuse. Both were very good but felt there was better synergy with the A.H.fuse.
Charles
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charles1dad
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Jond,
Your Tidal streaming offers so much, see if this is available. "Tony Bennett/Bill Evans " recorded in 1975 and it’s just beautiful music. I think you’ll like it.  Evan's piano accompanying is gorgeous and Bennett is in peak form. 
Charles
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Jason ...

Thank you for the kind words. You have a sweet spirit about you Jason ... a real rarity in today's world. It was a fun listening session for sure and a pleasure having you over to my place.

Don't forget ... I still owe you those two Rachmaninoff live concert CD's ... the 2nd and 3rd piano concertos with the L.A. Phil. 

Charles ...

I have that Evans/Bennett album on vinyl. Outstanding recommendation. They are "in the room." Its truly  demo quality. 

To all of my friends ... 

As of this coming Tuesday morning, I will not be posting here for awhile. I'm having heart surgery to replace three defective valves. Its amazing how our hobby, when the proper music is being played, can ease the angst. Please think good thoughts on Tuesday and/or keep me in your prayers. 

Thanks, guys ... 

Frank


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charles1dad
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Hello Frank,
I wish you the very best outcome from this vital surgery.  I believe that you'll have a speedy recovery and will return here jn no time to continue on with all of your many friends. 
Best Regards, 
Charles 
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