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The new Synergistic Research BLUE fuses ....

New SR BLUE fuse thread ...

I’ve replaced all 5 of the SR BLACK fuses in my system with the new SR BLUE fuses. Cold, out of the box, the BLUE fuses stomped the fully broken-in SR BLACKS in a big way. As good as the SR BLACK fuses were/are, especially in comparison with the SR RED fuses, SR has found another break-through in fuses.

1. Musicality ... The system is totally seamless at this point. Its as if there is no system in the room, only a wall to wall, front to back and floor to ceiling music presentation with true to life tonality from the various instruments.

2. Extension ... I’ve seemed to gain about an octave in low bass response. This has the effect of putting more meat on the bones of the instruments. Highs are very extended, breathing new life into my magic percussion recordings. Vibes, chimes, bells, and triangles positioned in the rear of the orchestra all have improved. I’ve experienced no roll-off of the highs what so ever with the new BLUE fuses. Just a more relaxed natural presentation.

3. Dynamics ... This is a huge improvement over the BLACK fuses. Piano and vibes fans ... this is fantastic.

I have a Japanese audiophile CD of Flamenco music ... the foot stomps on the stage, the hand clapping and the castanets are present like never before. Want to hear natural sounding castanets? Get the BLUE fuses.

4. Mid range ... Ha! Put on your favorite Ben Webster album ... and a pair of adult diapers. Play Chris Connor singing "All About Ronnie," its to die for.

Quick .... someone here HAS to buy this double album. Its a bargain at this price. Audiophile sound, excellent performance by the one and only Chris Connor. Yes, its mono ... but so what? Its so good you won’t miss the stereo effects. If you’re the lucky person who scores this album, please post your results here.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTRASONIC-CLEAN-The-Finest-Of-CHRIS-CONNOR-Bethlehem-Jazz-1975-NM-UNPLAYED-...

Overall impressions:

Where the RED fuses took about 20 hours to sound their best, and the BLACK fuses took upwards of 200 hours of total break-in, the BLUE fuses sounded really good right out of the box ... and that’s without doing anything about proper directional positioning. Not that the BLUE fuses don’t need breaking in, they do. The improvement continues through week three. Its a gradual break-in thing where each listening session is better than the last.

Everything I described above continues to break new ground in my system as the fuses continue breaking in. Quite honestly, I find it difficult to tear myself away from the system in order to get things done. Its truly been transformed into a magical music machine. With the expenditure of $150.00 and a 30 day return policy there’s really nothing to lose. In my system, its like upgrading to a better pre amp, amp, CD player or phono stage. Highly recommended.

Kudos to Ted Denney and the entire staff at SR. Amazing stuff, guys. :-)

Frank

PS: If you try the SR BLUE fuses, please post your results here. Seems the naysayers, the Debbie Downers and Negative Nellie’s have hijacked the original RED fuse thread. A pox on their houses and their Pioneer receivers.

Frank



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georgehifi
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Seeing one of my last links to a great contact cleaner and conditioner was removed, here it is again with more careful wording around the link.

Save some money, a $10 can of this is just good for cleaning and conditioning all your contacts, do it once a year using an old tooth brush or similar, the can will last years.
It’s researched and developed by huge electronic supply company that all audio techs world wide I know of use and trust. And their specs are very creditable.
https://www.electrolube.com/products/contact-lubricants/eml/contact_cleaner_lubricants/

Cheers George
mattspl
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This new TC sounds interesting. What does it look like when applied? Does it leave any mess on contacts if you choose to remove it? If it improves greatly at the 8 week point, is this because it cures and dries fully at this stage?

Thanks 
Matt
mattspl
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Just on the SR Blue fuses again, mine has about 100hrs on it as it’s left powered up all the time. Did a bit of listening today and my system sounds great. Addictive. 
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oregonpapa OP
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^^^ mattspl ...

1. It looks as though you’ve coated the surface of a contact with a thin layer of pencil lead.

2. It leaves no mess. Easily removable at any stage with alcohol and a cotton swab like a Q-tip.

3. Actually there is improvement beyond the 8 week period. True, there’s a huge jump in SQ at 4, and especially at 8 weeks, but it seems to continue to improve beyond that point Can’t say if it ever dries "fully."

Same addictive quality as the fuses ... but I honestly believe that Total Contact is more of an improvement than the Blue fuses were ... and as you already know, that's saying something.

Go here to order:

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/listening-room-electrical-contact-enhancer-2018-01-17-systems

Frank
mattspl
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Thanks for the explanation Frank. I might order some in the near future. I’m currently just using deoxit on my fuses and contacts.
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