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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?
oregonpapa

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mikirob
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Charles1dad,
What size fuse are you using in your Frank's? Israel told me 2.3 amp 250v slow blow for the Coincident Dynamo. I can't locate SR 2.3, only 2.5??? 

mikirob
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Chareles1dad,
Good luck with Afterburner 8 (love that name). Next week I will be installing the Oyaide R1 and their matching wall plate. Sincerely looking forward to this change. Rob

mikirob
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Charles1dad,
Thanks Charles! Have a Happy New Year. Not to sidetrack this thread, but I will be purchasing the upgrade to the Coincident Dynamo to Mark II in about 3 weeks if released on schedule. Best, Rob

mikirob
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Charles,
it would be an honor for me, likely many others on Agon to hear your thoughts on the Jazz greats. I know I pay attention when give your thoughts on anything audio...Best, Rob

mikirob
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I forgot to mention the SR Black fuse is excellent, already about 200 hrs in my Coincident gear. Works well in my MiniMax DAC as well. More transparent, better, wider, deeper stage; really like the guitar tone, more relaxed, better flow of notes. Best, Rob

mikirob
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I want to echo Whitestix for his praise of Don Sachs restored HK C-1 it is one of the best preamplifier ever, especially for analogue playback. Guys like Sachs, Jim McShane, Jeff Day (Positive Feedback/6 moons) and the like, have state-of-the-art systems, great hearing, know what they are doing when it comes to modding, restoring vintage gear, as well as listening to much of the latest, greatest, modern top shelf stuff. When they make statements of high praise for something like the Harmon Kardon restored C-1, or restored and modded ARC SPC 6B or 6C, or McIntosh MX110z, I wouldn't be so knee jerk dismissive. So, Whitestix, you have a stellar preamp; the Sachs modded HK C-1, that is a Wow! I'm on the hunt for one. Best, Rob

mikirob
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Hi Charles1Dad,
Thanks for the kind words. As I age my nose seems get wider if not longer; but I must confess I try to read all your posts, likewise Brownsfan, Almarg. Trust all of you implicitly. Best, Rob

mikirob
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Whitestix,
Thank you for the additional info on Don Sachs new products. I'm positive you are correct, they will likely be state-of-the-art, very musical. Best, Rob
mikirob
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Jond, Charles
Yeah, I'm the "fool on the hill” that didn't buy Bill's Yamamoto when I had the chance...still looking, no luck yet. Best, Rob
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