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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
macdude
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I prefer the Red over Black in my DAC for the same reasons oregonpapa mentioned. The Red is just more involving and fun to listen to.
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charles1dad
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macdude,

I believe the Red vs Black fuse preference is going to be system/component(and listener) dependent. Not earth shaking news
I realize. Sometimes when an audio component/part is designed for "ultra" detail and resolution, musicality and emotional connection can be sacrificed. It doesn't always go this way but there's a fine line of trade offs most often. I notice this particularly with speakers. I'll see which direction things go when I get my Black fuses. If I prefer the Reds,the Black fuses will be returned. I look forward to hearing the comparison. I can honestly say that in my case the Reds improved transparency/clarity but also increased the emotion expression/ musicality/organic aspect as well. That's usually easier said than done.

Charles,

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audiolabyrinth
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Charles, mmm, you are going to compare the red's vs black's? , if so,  I look forward to your impressions,  and appreciate your efforts. 
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davidpritchard
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Charles1dad:
Still experimenting with two of the three systems. The BLACK fuses are definitely directional in sound in my systems. At least at the power cord application be sure and try both directions. Put one fuse in at a time and allow it to settle in for 24hrs of play before the next fuse.

I just listened to the Teresonic speaker, Type 45 tube Amp, Antelope DAC system affter the system has been on 24 hours.

Turning the DAC volume up from zero sound to 85% , the music filled the room as never before. There is now a better sense of fullness, detail in instrument location and vocals, and most importaintly emotion.

This is comparing the Black versus RED fuse. A much bigger difference in sound improvement than when I went from the Jadis amp to the Emotion Type 45 tube amp!  A bigger change than any tube rolling change I have done.

So in this first system evaluated BLACK fuse > RED> stock fuse.

I do not ever want to go back to a stock fuse.

To all the non Synergistic Research fuse users reading, I urge you to give yourself the present of a BLACK or RED fuse. Try one and send it back if not happy.

David Pritchard
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charles1dad
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David, 
That's quite an endorsement of the Black fuses impact relative  to the Jadis amps versus  your 45 SET. I should have mine  in about a week. Given your system makeup I know the  resolution is very acute . This will permit you to easily hear and distinguish sonic changes.
Charles, 
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