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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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wolf_garcia
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Hey…I'm all about the new valves, and, although I don't pray, I absolutely insist that Frank gets back from this quickly so I can continue to pick on him. 
a25105
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Frank,

I would like to wish you nothing but the best for your surgery and a speedy recovery.  Please don't forget to tell the doctor to install a couple black fuses in those valves and let him know they are directional:)  Take care!

Allan
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oregonpapa OP
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Thanks, guys ...

The Doc told me that he uses special Graphene contact enhancers on the new valves along with Herbie's valve dampeners. I asked him if the new valves were "directional," and he looked at me askew and said ... "the only thing that's directional is my scalpel." At any rate, he assures me that when its all said and done, I will have a much lower noise floor, more articulation and will be walking in a heightened three dimensional space.

Damn! I haven't felt like that since the 1960's.  :-)

Frank
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jond
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Frank good luck and best wishes on your upcoming procedure! Hopefully your doc has some NOS valves. :-)

Charles thanks for the rec I am familiar with the recording but as much as I love jazz I just don't do jazz vocals. Vocals in general don't bother me it's just jazz vocals for some reason. Listening to the Lighthouse All Stars right now Live at the Lighthouse and loving it!
barbapapa
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Best wishes and prompt recovery from France. Hope to read from you very soon.
JY
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