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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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georgehifi
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You are "assuming" that every fuse is needed for protection purposes, and that there is no difference. That makes an "ass" out of "u."

No your are sunshine, as any fuse is there to stop component/s from frying up ot even exploding, which can result in fire and even death. So who’s the ass?

(A typical fusers statement, please name one fuse that’s not there for protection.)




Cheers George
jay23
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No your are sunshine, as any fuse is there to stop component/s from frying up ot even exploding, which can result in fire and even death. So who’s the ass?

(A typical fusers statement, please name one fuse that’s not there for protection.)

Cheers George

You are defining the purpose of a fuse. The original Shunyata Hydra and the Akiko Corelli both have zero electrical components. Given most of the downstream gear has fuses, and a quality surge protector is used, their fuses aren’t "needed." 
imgoodwithtools
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As a proponent of the Synergistic Black fuse in my Audio Research Reference 6, I was curious how the new Blue fuse would sound. Simply put, I do not like it in my system. It's as if some of the energy has been zapped from the presentation, especially in the highs. I'm going back to Black.
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oregonpapa OP
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New thread regarding the new SR BLUE fuses has been started in "misc-audio" forum. No Debbie Downers PLEASE.

Frank
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geoffkait
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So, anyone who is not on board the SR train is a downer? A bold move. It sounds like you’re saying we need a little more enthusiasm. 😛 Meanwhile, I’ll look into setting up a Damage Assessment and Spin Control Office. 😀
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