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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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nonoise
10,843 posts
 

 

This will be my last post on fuses and Graphene/TC or what our supposed US compatriots call them.

We go to war together and watch each others backs. I write a reasonable question on AudioGon and get stabbed in the back, insulted without apology by a nasty few (I we know who they are) for asking "where's the proof". At least I apologise if I am out of the respectable line. You few have no respect at all. Good luck to you. 

It would be nice for you to have some perspective. You come in, very late in the discussion, thinking what you've said is news to the rest of us. 

Do yourself a big favor and read all the posts on fuses and you'll see that what you offer has been talked to death already. It's like your George's twin, separated at birth.

Just because you say it, doesn’t mean people should do it
Need I say that it goes both ways?

All the best,

Nonoise




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Georgehifi sez:

  • Just because you say it, doesn’t mean people should do it. As your saying it with your zero technical cred and zero backing from SR, it’ll be like the self professed leader below saying follow me.

Yes George, except it isn’t just me saying it. The positive responses here on A’gon toward the SR Blue fuses and Tim Mrock’s TC have been overwhelming.

And by the way George, the "cartoon" you provided the link for gives great insight into why you have the attitude you do. You couldn’t have exposed yourself in any better way. Knowing what we’re dealing with makes it much easier to understand exactly where you’re coming from. Thanks for posting it.

Frank
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georgehifi
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Need I say that it goes both ways?

All the best,

Nonoise

I think you’ll find 99% of people with a bit of common sense would go with electronic reasoning, and scientific knowledge over any "snake oil" any day. The 1% are the ones you want.
Especially when the comments on the magnitude of sound quality increase, and directional-ability of these >$150 fuses are not backed up personally by the manufacturer, to give you guys any cred.

Cheers George
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This is not a murder trial. It’s an audio hobby. Hel-loo! We don’t require PROOF. In a court of law PROOF is desirable but not required “Proof” doesn’t necessary win the case, either. Proof can be shot down. Proof can be subjective. The glove thing, remember? 🥊 The case won’t even go to the District Attorney unless there is a “lot of evidence,” you know, multiple eye witnesses, blood evidence, etc. The jury and judge examine the EVIDENCE. They don’t examine proof. Here in the fuse thread the evidence is not examined, it’s ignored. Hel-loo!

In audio we look for evidence, too. But we don’t need look for or expect proof in audio. Evidence in audio usually means user testimony, measurements, technical explanation/description, listening tests. It could be simply the buzz that convinces a potential customer. But proof is simply NOT something audiophiles require or expect. Besides what proof would these died-in-the-wool naysayers believe? Probably none. Nada. Zippy dee doo dah. That’s why almost everybody and his brother offers a 30 day money back guarantee. We already know nothing works in all systems OR to the same degree. Hel-loo! The preponderance of the evidence here in the case of Mr. Fuse is around 75,000 to 100. That’s beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Sorry George
But my whole life and work is based around common sense and practical application.
I definitely do not fall into your 1% category.
What I do have is a pair of fully functional ears.....
Try a pair.....
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