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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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@amg56,

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis and best of luck on your surgery. 
I can see how it would make anyone out of sorts. This fuse matter should be the least challenging matter to deal with for the time being.
Keep up the positive thinking.

All the best,
Nonoise
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geoffkait “I’m saying there isn’t such a thing as a valid listening test. I thought I made that clear. The reason is because pitfalls can sometimes be beyond anyone’s control.”

Sorry, we’ll have to disagree about that, Geoff. I absolutely think there is such a thing as a scientific, valid listening test. It is not as simple to conduct as some here would have us believe, however. And the results of any one single test are of limited value, especially to an audiophile who’s comfortable and reasonably confident in what he hears.

Hey, no problem. You sound a little bit like the spiritually minded scientist, Dr. Elizabeth Shaw, who replies in the movie Prometheus when asked why she thinks heaven would be beautiful, “Cause that’s what I choose to believe.” You seem to have much more confidence in the abilities of audiophiles than I do. I also happen to think you’re not really following my logic. 

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Heh....   I am out of the battlefield and will watch from the sidelines. It will make for good viewing anyway.

Thanks for the best wishes.

I'll be in good care, and I'll have this crappy notebook with the keyboard that has a mind of its own (I swear it's possessed sometimes) to keep in touch while in hospital.

@geoffkait Geoff, take a Valium mate. Life is to short. So forget the competition and let it go. Listen to some good music and enjoy what you hear.

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I hate to judge too harshly but you’re the one who should be taking Valium. People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones. Be nice, relax, enjoy the ride. 
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amg56 - I’ll be in good care, and I’ll have this crappy notebook with the keyboard that has a mind of its own (I swear it’s possessed sometimes) to keep in touch while in hospital.

Geoff, take a Valium mate. Life is to short. So forget the competition and let it go. Listen to some good music and enjoy what you hear.


My sincere well wishes during - and after - your hospital stay. @amg56

As to your suggestion to Geoff, didn’t you know that he doesn’t really LISTEN to music? His enjoyment is derived herein the forum.

Reminder.. withdrawal can be painful....😌

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