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New SR Orange fuse ...

Ok, for those who have been waiting with bated breath, the new fuse I've been beta testing is the new Synergistic Research ORANGE fuse. 

Price for either size, large or small, will be $159.95 and will be available in all values. Available through your dealer by the middle of the month. The 30-day return policy is still in effect. 

This new fuse has more impact on SQ than going from the SR Black fuse to the SR Blue fuse. For those of you who have made this change, you know that is saying a lot.

The new Orange fuse's main strength, as I see it, is the improvement in tonal accuracy. In addition, everything just flows better, with lower distortion, better three-dimensionality, and improved dynamics. 

This is a definite winner, for sure. Two thumbs up. 

Frank

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wolf_garcia
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The answer is "door hinge."
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slaw
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My guess is........nothing.
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ozzy
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Years ago Shunyata offered a solid copper slug to use in place of a fuse. I wonder how that compares?
BTW, I have all the SR blue fuses, before that blacks, before that reds, before that others.

ozzy
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Ozzy ...

You really should jump on these Orange fuses. Once broken in they are miles ahead of the SR fuses that came before them ... even the Blues. 

Frank
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As the SR Orange fuses have been breaking in, I’ve been taking notes. Here’s some of my observations:

Compared to the SR Blue fuses ... 

1. A further relaxation in the presentation. Less HiFi and more realism.

2. Clarity - less grain. I thought I had this one whipped, but who knew?

3. Expanded soundstage. Instruments and performers are more well placed within the stage.

4. More articulation in vocals. More organically human. The great song stylists have me hanging on every word, and really getting into the lyrics.

5. Improved dynamics. Drums of every stripe have more impact and realism.

6. More body to everything. More meat on the bones.

7. Improved tonal accuracy. Violins, cellos, guitars, and pianos get five stars for sure.

8. The volume level can be set lower while getting the same loudness level as before making the switch from the SR Blue fuses to the SR Orange fuses.

9. There is an added warmth in the mid-bass that is very attractive and involving. Not overly done ... but just right. Everything is system dependent of course, and in my system, using ARC gear, this little bit of added warmth is a real improvement.

Highly recommended.

Frank
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