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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?
128x128oregonpapa
limniscate
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So where do you guys hear the biggest difference?  Speakers?  Preamp? Amp? Source?  When I tried the Reds in my Magnepan 1.7i's, I couldn't hear a difference.
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jond
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@charles1dad thanks for the John Lewis rec just added it to my Tidal queue always on the lookout for new jazz!
sherod
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Joncourage,
   
     I would be interested in your comparison if you get a HIfi-tuning Supreme fuse.
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charles1dad
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Hi Jond,
I hope you like it. Here are two  that I just got today,  both by pianist Eric Reed "Manhatten Melodies" and "Pure Imagination ". They're very good pure straight  ahead jazz recordings.  Knowing the system you have this music will just flow 😊. 
Charles,
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charles1dad
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Jond,
While I'm at it,  here's a very fine early stereo recording  (1956 -57 ) that's just plain good music. You Get More Bounce With Curtis Counce " Counce is the leader on bass. This recording features two very talented but underappreciated players. Harold Land on tenor saxophone and Jack Sheldon on trumpet. I believe you'll really enjoy it. 
Charles, 
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