The new Synergistic Research BLUE fuses ....
@uberwaltz.Yeah it’s great that a money back guarantee is offered and I’ve only read about a few people who’ve returned the black or blue fuses. The first black fuse I tried was in my power Regenerator and that was the single biggest fuse gain I’ve heard. Everything except my active speakers are fed off it, so maybe that’s why. I think I’ll try a blue fuse in the regenerator next. |
One of my black fuses is back in my old Dac which might be used in a second system eventually if I can find somewhere to set it up properly. The other black fuse is back in its box. Some of the black coating has dislodged a bit due to the fuse holder being a tight fit, so I’m not sure it would sell for much. |
I received my second Blue fuse a few days ago and put it into my Dac, replacing the SR Black fuse. Image width and instrument acoustic space are the immediate things that I noticed to be better with the blue and black fuses. Bass is tighter with the Blue fuses and high frequencies are more precise, letting more detail through. Science or placebo, I don’t care, all I know is they make my system produce music in a more convincing manner. |
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What is the direction of the blue fuse oregonpapa/geoffkait ? You could purchase a fuse direction detector, but they are expensive, maybe all the fusers here could get together and get one and share it around. http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/facebook/000/733/882/d57.jpg Cheers George |
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Lmao The cynicism displayed on this thread never ceases to amuse me. Yes I agree sometime the plaudits are way over the top but all I know is that in my system both the SR black and blue fuses made an audible change for the better. I have not compared black to blue as have not upgraded from one to the other, just have them in different equipment. Happy listening people. 💿 |
Innocent question: if the word quantum rankles most wide eyed audiophiles 😳 how come manufacturers continue to use the word? I hate to judge too quickly but wouldn’t that be bad for business? Step right up, kiddies, get your quantum Snake Oil right here! 🤑 You know, like advertising cryogenic treatment for product or that cables are controlled for directionality. Or mentioning any kind of relationship with PWB Electronics. 😬 Anyone who doesn’t see what I mean raise your hand. 🖐 I know what Skeptics are probably thinking: well, they wouldn’t risk using the word Quantum if it wasn’t true since it hurts business. That would be stupid. So it must be true. 🤠 The old reverse psychology ploy. Bingo! Naive and gullible newbies fall for it every time. |
Marketing of this stuff is off the rails. Throwing out scientific jargon has become a favorite marketing tactic to convince audiophiles that everyday stuff like wires, fuses, goop, and more can perform seemingly normal tasks in an extraordinary manner to transform stereo systems to a level that is nothing short of magical. Favorites include "Quantum," (catapulted into popularity by the Bybee stuff) "Nano" (the poor-man's "Quantum" ), "Inductive coupling" (basically an electromagnetic relationship between two conductors), “micro” (mostly replaced by quantum and nano), and on, and on, and on…. It amazes me how audiophiles describe the level of improvements they hear from these every day-type products, on the order of a component upgrade, and yet when the next product comes along with more extraordinary claims, the initial product is mostly forgotten while the cycle starts all over again. I find the whole business fascinating. |
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wolf_garciaDidn’t Ralph (Atmasphere) say somewhere, if you see a audio product that quotes the word "quantum" anywhere in it’s propaganda advertising, run don’t walk for the nearest escape pod. PS: yes here it is, made me laugh. https://forum.audiogon.com/posts/1514278?highlight=quantum Cheers George |
My friend and I have had wonderful results with the SR Blues. All 4 of us have very revealing systems that are carefully constructed and cost between $100,000 and $300,000 each. Blues blew away the Blacks and gave me another level of realism. Thanks Frank, for posting this thread, I concur with you report. Screw the hacker whackers. You desperation for attention is so sad and pitiful. GO back to watching porn for your jollies. For those who can't hear a difference. I'm sorry you system and/or you hearing has failed you. Thank all of you who post relevant replies and sticking with a thread thru all the regurgitation. |
Tell555…I've noted previously that I have no particular beef with the product itself other than its cost, the use of the word "quantum" on the packaging, and the exposure of an issue, micro arching, that I can't imagine (perhaps I need to be more imaginative) is a thing I need to worry about, and consequently don't. My mostly gold plated connectors, hospital grade wall plugs, and high quality AC and signal cables work very well, and I do clean them, although not often. If I was supplied with the goo stuff to review I wouldn't use it because it seems like a messy and unnecessary solution to a problem that I don't feel I have, and simply do not believe the hyperbole associated with this stuff. I wasted a LOT of time testing fuses and came away feeling silly for not simply trusting my logical mind, as the previous version of the Blue Fuse (black) did zero to enhance anything, and in fact a couple of them blew as they're apparently not rated properly. Other than that, it's ALL GOOD. |
So to put this train wreck of a thread back on track. Whilst partaking in some light hearted banter I was actually evaluating my very first Blue fuse! As previous Black fuse experience was all good thought I would go ahead and add one to my new to me Hegel h160 integrated. This is with only couple hours burn in time mind you. Dropped the needle on,one of my favorite albums, Growing up the hard way by Mamas Boys, so much energy in the grooves of this album! After being assaulted by the bass drum from just a few bars in I knew I was in for a great ride. This album already has great presence and impressive focus of instruments. But it all is now elevated to a higher level altogether. Next up Crime of the century by Supertramp. The piano on the title track truly brought shivers to my spine, especially at not immodest volume levels. As far as I am concerned $149 very well spent! |
Wolf, your wife may like it because it is red. I know several women who really like the color red and
a sample of 1,974 men and women showed that more women chose red as their favorite color than men. As you point out, it is also important not to forego quantum considerations when discussing the goop you choose to use in your stereo system. I also use DeoxIT and it works great for me but I am sure it would be better if they charged more for it. |
Wolf, if you received a free sample of Total Contact, do you reckon you could review it in an unbiased way? I mean, like really unbiased? See, as much as Frank is guilty of using terms like destroy, you're guilty of the goading I posted about previously. In spades. It obviously amuses you. And you've got to admit, given that you have zero experience of the product, that's kinda unfair too. I'm wondering how many people said that Bitcoin was a waste of money at $1 each. Were you one of them too? |
Similar stuff different can to the "Electrolube", but only 4 x the price, compared to 30 x the price of the Total contact. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DeoxIT-D-Series-Contact-Cleaner-Rejuvenator-5-Solution-142g/322940597859?... Cheers George |
In the "real world" of live music that I work in as a musician and concert producer/sound mixer, contact cleaner is a necessary thing. My guitar pedal board, any sticky pots, tight shoes, my home audio connectors, etc. "Deoxit 100," which dispenses a measured shot of a fast drying formula of cleaner and "contact enhancer" (their words) is an inexpensive and trusted item that my wife approves of (she actually has no idea about this stuff, but if she did she might approve and as we all know, that's important). They make a lot of different formulas of this stuff at varying prices (although a large jar is pricey, over 40 bucks!). I just looked at my can of "100" and somehow it doesn’t mention "micro arching," but I might shoot ’em a note to recommend they include that term, along with adding the word "quantum" in there somewhere. Also, they should raise the price by 10 fold or so and send me a percentage of the windfall…it’s only fair. |
And for those that want to spend 30 x less on a contact cleaner/conditioner that’s supplied to electronic technicians worldwide, here’s the link. https://www.electrolube.com/products/contact-lubricants/eml/contact_cleaner_lubricants/ Cheers George |
For those who want to buy Total Contact, here's the link: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8e2a4-perfect-path-technologies-total-contact-electrical-contac... Frank |
Wow there may be some measurable science behind the blue fuse after all! Whoda thunkit! https://www.livescience.com/34105-favorite-colors.html |
