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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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jond
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Charles thanks for the vibe recs I have Jay Hoggard queued up next "Duke Ellingtons Sacred Music-Something Bout Believing" great title found it on Tidal. Listened to some Brad Mehdldau some of his work is excellent some skews a bit modern for my tastes but love Lee Konitz and Charlie Haden will check that out. Thanks for the Tardo Hammer rec to forgot all about him going to add that to the queue also!
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Charles ...

Thanks ... I'm listening to Tardo Hammer as I'm writing this. Another musician I've never heard of. Love his break out on the first cut ("Focus") of the Look, Stop and Listen album. 

As I continue to listen I hear a real tight group. Excellent drumming too. 

Listen to cut #6. It reminds me of Bud Powell. 

Frank
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droleg
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Well, getting back to little black fuses, a few days ago i received 2 . 1 for pre, one for cdp, and i must say that i am somewhat disappointed...that i can't(wont) return them. I had no intention of paying $240. for some silly little fuses. I was sceptical, and wanted to prove it to myself, but they do provide an improvement!  So this fool is parted from his money. I had every intention of returning them after trying them, never thinking that a "fuse" would have an impact in SQ, but must admit i was proven wrong and will keep them.
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^^^ And don't forget, there's a break-in time of @100 hours. They really do improve quite a bit over time.
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Hi Jond,
You are welcome and I’m glad that you like the suggested music .
Here’s another really fine Lee Konitz, "Live At The Half Note ". Wonderful playing and the recording puts you right there in the club. I know that your Audio Note DAC will do all this great music justice 😊

Frank,
I was pretty certain that you’d like Tardo Hammer. He has very strong Bop roots and is just a fine jazz pianist . His version of "If You Could See Me Now " track 8 and track 4,"Dial B For Beauty " are just gorgeous. We’re all very fortunate that there’s so much excellent music available for us to enjoy.
Charles
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