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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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almarg
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nobody can explain the technical design aspects of "special" fuses ....
FWIW, I for one certainly can’t. I’ll say also that it seems to me that audio is somewhat unique in that there are countless technical variables that can be cited for which it is not readily possible to define a quantitative threshold separating what may potentially be audible in some systems from what is unquestionably insignificant. In the absence of that kind of quantitative perspective there is essentially no limit to what a perceived or claimed sonic effect can be attributed to. Or misattributed to.

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-- Al

naunc0
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I have the SR Blacks on the power inlet of my Plinius amp, and on my Backert preamp, Modwright Oppo power supply, and PS power regenerator. The results confirm the benefits others have described here, particularly with the amp. But so far I’ve balked at replacing the four additional rail fuses in the Plinius, just because of the cost. Is anyone here able to give impressions of whether I can expect comparable improvements with the rail fuses?
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Just a quick comment on Trolls: I read somewhere that when you respond to a troll, you are basically feeding him. When you ignore the troll, he grows hungry and goes somewhere else to be fed. Just saying...
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Naunc0 ...

I have two rail fuses in my ARC CD-7se.  Replacing the stock fuses with the SR Black fuses was an ear opening experience. Very analog like. Way more of the total presentation became available. The huge reduction in smearing really allows one to enjoy the complexities and inner detail of classical music. Things just appear more "live." 

wolf-garcia, aka Wolfie Cotton Ears ...

Why do you continue coming into this thread with the same worn out diatribe? You complain about "personal attacks," and yet, it is you who continue attacking. 

Here's more evidence of your people skills. And all of this from just one post:

" personal attacks" ... " nonsensical rantings" ... " fraudulent products" ...  " imaginary glee" ... "  this is profit driven scamming."   

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sherod ...

Of course you're totally right. BUT ... some trolls need to be forced back under the bridge from time to time. Especially when they make it personal. 

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