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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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georgehifi
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When asked what these fuses do on other forums, Synergistic are only too quick to point others to this Audiogon "snake oil" thread with the posts of how great they are.
But when it comes to the backing up the ones they point to, their silence is deafening. They don’t personally back your claims here. You "Awesome Foursome" are the sacrificial ones, "collateral damage" if you like.

What they said on other forums:

Jay Albers Sure for the same reasons that folks will spend thousands of dollars on cabling. They look cool and you can brag to your friends about how much you spent on them.


" Synergistic Research There’s an interesting discussion among people who’ve actually heard our fuses in their systems over at Audiogon. Check it out."

Cheers George

nonoise's avatar
nonoise
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Did you hit your head with the surfboard?

You found a person who doesn't believe in them. 
STOP THE PRESSES!

And, you found out that SR steers people to what they think is a sane discussion on their fuses. Boy, are they in for a big surprise.

All the best,
Nonoise
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jafreeman
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I sure love my SR Blacks and, more so, the Blues.  The only real proof is found in the art of listening, in knowing your system's sound and how it changes after you make alterations---cleaning connections, adding isolation schemes, moving speakers, changing fuses, power cords, etc.  You need the discernment in hearing to evaluate your work.  We have no proof from the naysayers and know-it-alls they possess any of these qualities.  
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georgehifi
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And, you found out that SR steers people to what they think is a sane discussion on their fuses.


  But when it comes to the backing up the user comments SR points to, their silence is deafening. As they never say themselves, not even close, what you fusers are saying these "snake oil" fuses can do. 

Cheers George
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nonoise
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Their backers comments speak for themselves, like with all products that people are happy with. What need does SR have that they must rely and promote what others say? This is really quite a stretch, even for you.

I would say you can do better, but you seem to be running out of negative options to toss around.

All the best,
Nonoise
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