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The new Synergistic Research BLUE fuses ....

New SR BLUE fuse thread ...

I’ve replaced all 5 of the SR BLACK fuses in my system with the new SR BLUE fuses. Cold, out of the box, the BLUE fuses stomped the fully broken-in SR BLACKS in a big way. As good as the SR BLACK fuses were/are, especially in comparison with the SR RED fuses, SR has found another break-through in fuses.

1. Musicality ... The system is totally seamless at this point. Its as if there is no system in the room, only a wall to wall, front to back and floor to ceiling music presentation with true to life tonality from the various instruments.

2. Extension ... I’ve seemed to gain about an octave in low bass response. This has the effect of putting more meat on the bones of the instruments. Highs are very extended, breathing new life into my magic percussion recordings. Vibes, chimes, bells, and triangles positioned in the rear of the orchestra all have improved. I’ve experienced no roll-off of the highs what so ever with the new BLUE fuses. Just a more relaxed natural presentation.

3. Dynamics ... This is a huge improvement over the BLACK fuses. Piano and vibes fans ... this is fantastic.

I have a Japanese audiophile CD of Flamenco music ... the foot stomps on the stage, the hand clapping and the castanets are present like never before. Want to hear natural sounding castanets? Get the BLUE fuses.

4. Mid range ... Ha! Put on your favorite Ben Webster album ... and a pair of adult diapers. Play Chris Connor singing "All About Ronnie," its to die for.

Quick .... someone here HAS to buy this double album. Its a bargain at this price. Audiophile sound, excellent performance by the one and only Chris Connor. Yes, its mono ... but so what? Its so good you won’t miss the stereo effects. If you’re the lucky person who scores this album, please post your results here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRASONIC-CLEAN-The-Finest-Of-CHRIS-CONNOR-Bethlehem-Jazz-1975-NM-UNPLAYED-...

Overall impressions:

Where the RED fuses took about 20 hours to sound their best, and the BLACK fuses took upwards of 200 hours of total break-in, the BLUE fuses sounded really good right out of the box ... and that’s without doing anything about proper directional positioning. Not that the BLUE fuses don’t need breaking in, they do. The improvement continues through week three. Its a gradual break-in thing where each listening session is better than the last.

Everything I described above continues to break new ground in my system as the fuses continue breaking in. Quite honestly, I find it difficult to tear myself away from the system in order to get things done. Its truly been transformed into a magical music machine. With the expenditure of $150.00 and a 30 day return policy there’s really nothing to lose. In my system, its like upgrading to a better pre amp, amp, CD player or phono stage. Highly recommended.

Kudos to Ted Denney and the entire staff at SR. Amazing stuff, guys. :-)

Frank

PS: If you try the SR BLUE fuses, please post your results here. Seems the naysayers, the Debbie Downers and Negative Nellie’s have hijacked the original RED fuse thread. A pox on their houses and their Pioneer receivers.

Frank



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ps
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Hifiman wrote:

@lalitk A big +1 for your question. If someone here is going to level such a charge at a manufacturer it’s incumbent upon them to explain the alleged "scam" in detail.

Look forward to hearing from you madavido."

There is nothing to look forward to with this madavidO person.
I hope we can keep the focus on the efficacy of tweak fuses and continuing to trust our ears. Otherwise this thread will disintegrate into yet another Internets ream of bullpucky.

What I have learned so far is that fuses do indeed make a difference and can be a change for the better in one’s system. I’ve also learned that the direction of the fuse can make a difference. What I have yet to learn is how reliable tweak fuses are or are not.
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nonoise
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I've tried three different brands (none of them SR) and never had a fuse blow. I even went up from a 1.6A to a 2A and nothing bad happened.
Trust your ears.

All the best,
Nonoise
ps
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Yo, Nonoise, if you’re in the Seattle area and a craft beer drinker, the first round is on me. :) . Maybe even the second round.
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@ps   My question for madavido was not an attempt on my part to derail the fuse discussion.  I too have heard positive improvements in my system from fuses, footers, hell...I demagnetize my CDs and SACDs!

I have no relationship with SR but don't like ad hominem attacks on manufacturers like that.  As uberwaltz said; madavido should  "put up or shut up."
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@hifiman5 

Madavido is a distraction.  Just someone who seems to enjoy trolling, someone who has nothing.  I'll not go there.  Perhaps the first syllable in it's handle says it all.  "Mad."
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