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
I am with Tommylion on this.  I don't give a damn how or why this works and all the theories behind it.  It doesn't mean a thing to me if it does not sound good, Period.  I don't think people should post any negative comments on it if you have not heard what the device can do to your system.  For me there are only 2 things matter.  1. the device has to make my system sound better and 2. price that I can afford.  It is that simple.  Come on guys, don't make life more complicated if you don't have to!
shadrone
My point is that not everything that exists or existed will affect the audio signal in a meaningful way. Simple existence of acid rain does not mean we need to be concerned about it for audio reproduction of music.

Huh? That doesn’t make sense. No one ever said everything that exists or existed affects the audio signal in a meaningful way. What’s next, the sky is not purple? Thanks for the excellent example of a Strawman argument.

a25105
I am with Tommylion on this. I don't give a damn how or why this works and all the theories behind it. It doesn't mean a thing to me if it does not sound good, Period. I don't think people should post any negative comments on it if you have not heard what the device can do to your system. For me there are only 2 things matter. 1. the device has to make my system sound better and 2. price that I can afford. It is that simple. Come on guys, don't make life more complicated if you don't have to!

That's all well and good, I suppose, however it would serve some purpose, some higher purpose to determine whether the Bybee device in question is, in fact, a quantum mechanical device as it's purported to be or a plain ordinary stock resistor, no? It's almost always better to try and get to the bottom of a thing rather than slough it off. Saying something like I don't care how it works but works it does it actually one of my least favorite reviewer comments, one made all too frequently. Aren't they capable of analysis or possess curiosity?

Geoffkait,

You have the right to do what you want in life and I respect that.  Please update us here if you ever find the answer.  For me, I will continue to enjoy my music that brings me joy and happiness.  Life is just too short.

Allan