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?
I continue to be amazed at what the Bybee iQSE has brought to my system. There is such a "rightness" to voices and instruments, that pulls me into the music. Subtle vocal inflections and other musical details are easily heard, without strain. Micro and macro dynamics are also nicely improved. Like the black fuses, it does it's thing without altering tonal balance; which I really appreciate.
I hope to get a couple more soon. Has anyone else had the opportunity to try one (or more) in their system?
Why a supermassive black hole in the centre of our galaxy?
Because the supreme creator speaks to us through music! We may be made in the creators image but the galaxy is made in the image of a giant turntable with a black hole at the center and Earth being in the grooviest place.
>>>>>Whoa! What!! Steve Jobs speaks to us through music on the iPad? Get outta here!
Why a supermassive black hole in the centre of our galaxy?
Because the supreme creator speaks to us through music! We may be made in the creators image but the galaxy is made in the image of a giant turntable with a black hole at the center and Earth being in the grooviest place.
You have the right to do what you want in life and I respect that. Please update us here if you ever find the answer. For me, I will continue to enjoy my music that brings me joy and happiness. Life is just too short.
Allan
That's mighty decent of you, Allan. Enjoy the music. Sorry for the interruption.
As far as the Quantum Purifier, the speculation on another forum is that the resistor is an ordinary resistor, but not the crucial part. It is the material around it, and it's configuration, that is the "quantum" bit.
I’m the complete opposite. I need to know. I MUST know! Yeah, baby! There's a supermassive black hole smack dab in the middle of our galaxy with a mass of several billion Suns. And you're not curious why?
Don’t get me wrong, I really like to know how things work. I just don’t NEED to, in order to try and, hopefully, benefit from them.
Although much of it is beyond me, the concept of using the spin of particles for information storage & retrieval, and other beneficial things, is a fascinating one.
The internal Quantum Signal Enhancer that I have is said to work by aligning the spin of electrons and protons. The Quantum Purifier (the one with the resistor) apparently works on a different principle.
You have the right to do what you want in life and I respect that. Please update us here if you ever find the answer. For me, I will continue to enjoy my music that brings me joy and happiness. Life is just too short.
a25105 I am with Tommylion on this. I don't give a damn how or why this works and all the theories behind it. It doesn't mean a thing to me if it does not sound good, Period. I don't think people should post any negative comments on it if you have not heard what the device can do to your system. For me there are only 2 things matter. 1. the device has to make my system sound better and 2. price that I can afford. It is that simple. Come on guys, don't make life more complicated if you don't have to!
That's all well and good, I suppose, however it would serve some purpose, some higher purpose to determine whether the Bybee device in question is, in fact, a quantum mechanical device as it's purported to be or a plain ordinary stock resistor, no? It's almost always better to try and get to the bottom of a thing rather than slough it off. Saying something like I don't care how it works but works it does it actually one of my least favorite reviewer comments, one made all too frequently. Aren't they capable of analysis or possess curiosity?
shadrone My point is that not everything that exists or existed will affect the audio signal in a meaningful way. Simple existence of acid rain does not mean we need to be concerned about it for audio reproduction of music.
Huh? That doesn’t make sense. No one ever said everything that exists or existed affects the audio signal in a meaningful way. What’s next, the sky is not purple? Thanks for the excellent example of a Strawman argument.
I am with Tommylion on this. I don't give a damn how or why this works and all the theories behind it. It doesn't mean a thing to me if it does not sound good, Period. I don't think people should post any negative comments on it if you have not heard what the device can do to your system. For me there are only 2 things matter. 1. the device has to make my system sound better and 2. price that I can afford. It is that simple. Come on guys, don't make life more complicated if you don't have to!
My point is that not everything that exists or existed will affect the audio signal in a meaningful way. Simple existence of acid rain does not mean we need to be concerned about it for audio reproduction of music.
A study done many years ago found out just how far behind most doctors are when it comes to current medical beliefs, thinking and procedures. Everything from nutrition to post operative therapy were about 10-20 years behind the curve. They discovered it takes about that amount of time for everyone to catch up.
Now these folk have M.D. (me doctor!) next to their names but are they really up to speed on most matters? It isn't that big of a stretch to extrapolate that to any other field of endeavor. Heck, some smart folk would consider it a given. A degree signifies an achievement but how many further their studies and keep an open mind?
The ubiquitous CD laser itself is a quantum mechanical device. Hel-loo! Specifically, a quantum well. So are WA Quantum Chips quantum mechanical. (Hence the word Quantum in their name.) So is the Intelligent Chip. One reason it's so intelligent, one assumes. So are the Bybee purifiers. He used to work in submarines. As I predicted the naysayers go bonkers over the words, quantum mechanics. Why, shucks, off the top of my head at least five of my products work quantum mechanically. No big deal.
Lol. Quantum mechanics is real and so are many mind boggling things like black holes. Naysayers do not deny them. Quantum mechanics plays a role in junctions in transistors.
However, there is absolutely no evidence that these things play any meaningful role with regard to sound when a so-called "quantum mechanical" device is stuck to the inner chassis.
It is the same as saying you don’t need a special device to prevent the audio interference of black holes and having someone say you are a naysayer because you deny black holes exist (The existence of black holes does not mean black holes affect audio or their effect can be mitigated.)
I would recommend to the scoffers, naysayers, skeptics, and EE's to watch either nova or History channel on quantum physics, pretty mind boggling, violates all standards of known physics, not my opinion. Pretty big pill to swallow, new horizons are upon us! Solid state electricity, any EE will tell you its impossible, yet its already being done, glass batteries, gene splicing, AI, accessing other dimensions, all happening right now in science labs around the world.
Bybee took quantum mechanics in school more than 60 years ago. That’s only about 15 years after quantum mechanics was "invented." Just don’t mention quantum mechanics anywhere around naysayers unless you want to witness a real mud fight.
There’s no fine line between quantum mechanics and classical physics. - Old audiophile expression
I really can understand skepticism about the Bybee iQSE. I'm still trying to wrap my head around what it does in my system, and how it does it. There's no denying what I hear (and others have heard and described), though. You can say it's all in my head, expectation bias, mass delusion, insanity, whatever you want to call it, I really don't care. I'm loving it.
If you dare, take a step outside your comfort zone, risk being called a fool, and give it a try. I'm betting you'll be glad you did.
Looking in the mirror again, eh? And stop using my lines! As I’ve intimated recently those who think that fuses are controversial haven’t seen anything yet. If you’re having conniptions now just wait’ll you get a load of what I’ve got up my sleeve.
There you have it folks. Someone who understands Ohm’s Law and who can work out an electronics math problem. But also someone who steadfastly does not believe the claim that wire is directional - even when presented with the Ohm’s Law results of wire tests (HiFi Tuning). And they both have HiFi in their name. Anyone who doesn’t see the irony raise your hands.
If you want we can continue and I’ll throw some harder stuff at you, that you won’t find in your book of voodoo, or be able to Google, but if your worth your electronic engineering salt, as you say you are then you should be able nut it out also in under 1min.
George, Wow! You really can’t see the forest for the trees, can you? This is probably just a case of a little knowledge can sometimes be a dangerous thing.
Ok a simple test, must be done in the next 1min a source has an output dc bocking cap of 10uf, it seeing the input impedance of the next stage of 50kohm, what is the -3db point in hz?
Georgie old bean, let's put things into their correct perspective, shall we? I've forgotten more electronics than you ever knew. Assuming you ever knew any.
And all this means what? That Bybee is a crook? That his products are not quantum mechanical but ordinary plain resistors and whatever? That the Bybee reviews are rigged? That this Bybee stuff is nothing more than placebo effect and expectation bias? That everyone except you is delusional? That it’s group hypnosis? All of the above?
You said it Geoff, not me? Just like Saun Mook and his black pucks, and reverse-able $$$$ fuses here. Pure voodoo that has no laws of electronics for any backup to claims whatsoever, just expectation bias.
geoffkait: George, I bet you and analogluvr actually believe it’s just an ordinary resistor.
Oh yes they are, nothing more ,nothing less. unless they’ve had some sort of voodoo spell cast on them, they are just plain Pacific brand power resistors.
And all this means what? That Bybee is a crook? That his products are not quantum mechanical but ordinary plain resistors and whatever? That the Bybee reviews are rigged? That this Bybee stuff is nothing more than placebo effect and expectation bias? That everyone except you is delusional? That it’s group hypnosis? All of the above?
geoffkait5,824 posts George, I bet you and analogluvr actually believe it's just an ordinary resistor.
Oh yes they are, nothing more ,nothing less. unless they've had some sort of voodoo spell cast on them, they are just plain Pacific brand power resistors.
georgehifi 2,593 posts 06-17-2017 9:26pm analogluvr323 posts06-17-2017 8:27am Just a heads up that somebody took apart one of those purifiers and it was a two dollar resister inside. I believe it shows a pic on Cam in a thread about that same product. This is one, just a .025ohm resistor, there are others, if anyone wants to shatter their dreams.
George, I bet you and analogluvr actually believe it's just an ordinary resistor. This is reminiscent of the time when a budding skeptic took an Intelligent Chip to his local metallurgy lab for analysis with a scanning electron microscope. He reported the microscope observed certain metals on each side of the small metal disc but no "quantum material" was found, presumably intimating a hoax had taken place. Sadly for the budding skeptic, the quantum material was sandwiched between the metal layers, invisible to prying eyes.
analogluvr323 posts06-17-2017 8:27am Just a heads up that somebody took apart one of those purifiers and it was a two dollar resister inside. I believe it shows a pic on Cam in a thread about that same product.
This is one, just a .025ohm resistor, there are others, if anyone wants to shatter their dreams.
iQSE.....Yes Jack Bybee has discovered entire new branches of physics. He has an Active Room Neutralizer that plugs into the AC power and resonates the air molecules in the room such that it allows the transmission of sound without the usual time misalignment of frequencies.
Good Grief.
The only passive thing that can have an effect from a distance stuck on the inside of a steel chassis is probably made from a high permeability material like mu metal. Nothing magical as this very high permeability metal will alter transformer generated magnetic fields from the power supply and will act as a shield from stray fields.
Alternatvely some form of vibration damping may help with microphonic equipment (poor design to begin with as electronic equipment can be easily designed that is NOT microphonic).
Of course a well designed power supply and carefully designed component should not need a band aid like this.
Quick update on the iQSE device. Not 100% sure but feel like the device sounded even better after 2 days, could be my imaination. The most important thing is it sounds greated and does not change the tonal balance. Not like other devices that only make the sound more forward or louder, this thing makes music more musical and more engaging. Is this what analog supposed to sound? I don't know but I like it a lot even though I have no turntable in my system. Took them out and the sound becomes flat and dull immediately. Attached one iQSE on the back of my TV near the power cord, some of the things that were unnoticed or hidden before are there now. Also change the color a little bit, I think it's a little unnatural. Overall, the picture is more real and you could see more details. However, I would say the improvement is only between 5-15%. Not as dramatic as being used on the AC outlet for audio. Attached another iQSE to the back of the TV made no differences at all. That's all I have for now.
Just got the iQSI in the mail today. I was going to put it in my DAC, but after reading about others getting good results using it around power inlets, I placed it on top of the Tara Labs Powerscreen that my transport, DAC, and amp are plugged into (pre is passive). Heard the results right away, no break in needed (Hooray!).
I am stunned! Rather than try to describe what it does myself, I will just say that Larry Cox nailed it in the Positive Feedback review linked above.
analogluvr Just a heads up that somebody took apart one of those purifiers and it was a two dollar resister inside. I believe it shows a pic on Cam in a thread about that same product.
Just a heads up that somebody took apart one of those purifiers and it was a two dollar resister inside. I believe it shows a pic on Cam in a thread about that same product.
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