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Synergistic Red Fuse ...

I installed a SR RED Quantum fuse in my ARC REF-3 preamp a few days ago, replacing an older high end fuse. Uhh ... for a hundred bucks, this little baby is well worth the cost. There was an immediate improvement upon installation, but now that its broken in (yes, no kidding), its quite remarkable. A tightening of the focus, a more solid image, and most important of all for my tastes, a deeper appreciation for the organic sound of the instruments. Damn! ... cellos sound great! Much improved attack on pianos. More humanistic on vocals. Bowed bass goes down forever. Next move? .... I'm doing the entire system with these fuses. One at a time though just to gauge the improvement in each piece of equipment. The REF-75se comes next. I'll report the results as the progression takes place. Stay tuned ...

Any comments from anyone else who has tried these fuses?
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droleg
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Well, getting back to little black fuses, a few days ago i received 2 . 1 for pre, one for cdp, and i must say that i am somewhat disappointed...that i can't(wont) return them. I had no intention of paying $240. for some silly little fuses. I was sceptical, and wanted to prove it to myself, but they do provide an improvement!  So this fool is parted from his money. I had every intention of returning them after trying them, never thinking that a "fuse" would have an impact in SQ, but must admit i was proven wrong and will keep them.
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droleg
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As sceptical as i was, i'm glad i gave it a try. And thanks for the warm welcome. As for the 100 hrs of breakin, does music actually have to be playing, or is leaving the equipment on enough?
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droleg
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Geo:    Broken in or not , i'm just in it to enjoy the music. To each , his own. If someon thinks that doing this or buying that hightens their pleasure or enjoyment, i believe it does, to them. It's all in our perception and expectation. Much of this is phsychological, which , by no means , lessens the validity of what they percieve. If i buy or try a tweak, i usualy believe that there's a possibility it will help. What have you got to lose, within financial reason.  Enjoy the music, all.
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Al:    Thanks for your thoughts
Shadorne:  i can't find where to check the electrin level on my amp. I'm kind of new at this. Maybe you can helpme locate it.
Geo: so how many hours would you recommend for 100%?
jettet: cant seem to locate the reverse swich on cdp. Maybe it doesnt have one, so i just inverted the polarity on the power cord by swithing the hot and neutral. This should make it play backwards, i think. Thanks for the suggestion!
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