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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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gdhal
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cleeds ..... You insist on privacy because this is a scam.... There’s nothing "inappropriate" about discussing listening tests on Audiogon.

No scam, I can assure you. In the scientific double blinded cable test thread, since closed to everyone, I posted - on 03-16-2018 6:56pm an EXAMPLE ONLY (pardon the keyboard problem) procedure, which for no good reason was rebutted and subsequently deleted. I then went on to request (after your rebuttal) that you and others submit *any* alternative procedure.

Not surprisingly, that too was/is to much to ask, and you/others never did.

So in effect, what you are stating about the appropriateness or inappropriateness of discussing listening tests is also not true.
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What doesn’t make sense is why proponents such as yourself don’t take me up on the opportunity before you. You know, the Amy > Bob > Amy > Bob repeat a few more times and see if you can guess right test.
It's because I don't believe in cheap parlor tricks. I trust my ears: something you can very easily do, but won't. 

I think it may be that statements like these, which indicate "digging one's heels in", is becoming painfully apparent as the naysayers refuse to concede the point that there is more than enough empirical evidence from novice enthusiasts to the very well heeled EE types that have tried fuses and hear the difference, even though measurements can't detect a difference. 

They're down to a few, standard lines of rebuttal now and seem quite silly by using them over and over. Cognitive Dissonance could be the answer.

All the best,
Nonoise
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You know what I have just been doing?
Cleaning a load of new to me vinyl.
You know what I am going to do next?
Listen to said cleaned vinyl.

You know, enjoying the music, what this hobby is supposed to be about.

Fuses, cables, warts n,all

Over and out.
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cleeds
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gdhal
I then went on to request (after your rebuttal) that you and others submit *any* alternative procedure.

Not surprisingly, that too was/is to much to ask, and you/others never did.
I have stated here several times: I am willing to discuss, in public, a protocol to test the audible differences between cables - including directionality - in what would be an objective, scientific test that would also be held in public, such as at an audio store or audiophile club. This would allow others to participate at whatever level they choose.

If this interests you, please start a separate thread for that purpose and I'll respond. My only precondition is that this be done in public. That would help ensure a properly designed test and that this is not a scam.
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Nonoise, Uberwaltz, Cleeds, thank you kindly for your gracious responses to my previous post.

Best regards,
-- Al
 
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