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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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theaudiotweak
Possibly like removing the cover and installing magnets for directional enhacement.

It’s getting quite difficult to tell when folks are joking or not. Can you please place a smiley face after your posts, Tom? That would help a lot.

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I only joke about you and that guy that's orange..Tom
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Frank,

Sorry to hear that you have to go through hell on your recovery:(  Really hope you can get well soon.  Take care and eat well.  You should try something like this even though you don't feel like eating.

http://www.expressmed.com/product/nutritional-drinks/73959-53344/abbott-nutrition-ensure-original-25...

Allan
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^^^ Thanks Allan. I'm drinking 3 chocolate Ensures a day as a supplement to put on weight.  That's 660 extra calories per day. Tastes great too ... as long as its cold.  
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Hi, Guys ...

After many years of enjoyment, and tons of hours on the unit, the optical pickup lens in my ARC CD-7 -SE is finally giving up the ghost. I found a brand new replacement part here:

http://stores.ebay.com/Liberty-Electronics-Store/

A fair price at $29.00 including shipping.

With the advent of digital downloads, and red book CD's falling out of favor, if you have a CD player that fills your musical needs, it may be prudent to buy a new lens now and just keep it for that inevitable day.

Frank
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