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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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davidpritchard
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sherod:

I absolutely agree. I now have a SR Black fuse in a Zvox TV sound bar that cost $399. There was a significant improvement in audio quality. 

Zacho:

Black fuses and morning swimming - two great ideas that improve the quality of life.

David Pritchard




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Sherod,
Way to go,  such a nice outcome. 
Charles, 
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goldencutt
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to wolf Garcia:

why should i need to understand how it works technically . Do i know how my new tesla works. For me its jut fine if it works and if it fits for me. My wife is a violinist and has done many international contests. She has an absolute hearing, her aural ability is far beyond mine without even taking care about the technic. So from time to time when i changed some stuff in the system i want  here to listen. Most of time she is not interested in what i changed. If she says what a difference to the sound before, or even that sounds good,  ill take it as judgment. So easy isn't it. And if you would like to get a technical background ring up Mr. Deney from SR and talk to him, he is the owner and engineer and he will help you with all your question. In the meantime enjoy the music. 
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mapman
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The difference between buying a car and buying a component audio system is that the car comes with selected parts all assembled and the user chooses the parts that must work together in an audio system so knowing something but not necessarily everything about each part is absolutely required to get best possible results. 

Of of couse things like integrated amps help make things a lot easier.  
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^^^ Insert part A (SR Black fuse) into part B (ARC REF-75se) and the synergistic magic happens. :-)
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