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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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bojack
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"Anyone tried the fuses filled with bees wax? $175 per fuse."

Have not tried these, but I tried the version filled with s*&t. Sounded great until my amp took a dump on my floor.
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oregonpapa OP
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Allen ... 

No price has been determined at this point, but it will be relatively inexpensive, especially considering the results attained. There is nothing else like it. As I said, it addresses a previously unthought of detriment to sound reproduction.

 And no, I haven't tried the iQSE's in the system. I've been concentrating on recovering from complications surrounding the recent 
heart surgery.  I've been to Hell  and back due to a complete shut-down of the urinary system and then a total lack of any desire for food. 6 feet tall tipping the scale at a whopping 130 pounds. Not good. I look like a kid's stick person.

As soon as I feel better I'll order a couple of the iQSE's.  I'm especially interested to see what effect they have by putting them inside the fuse box. 

Frank
theaudiotweak
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Possibly like removing the cover and installing magnets for directional enhacement. Tom

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The fuse box is an often overlooked source of improvements.  I'm thinking about having an electrician replacing the one I have  .... built in 1975 .... with one of higher quality and more modern trip switches.  Can you imagine over 50 years of corrosion and how that affects the sound?
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