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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?
oregonpapa
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almarg
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Oregonpapa, glad you have obtained such outstanding results with the black fuses. A question I would ask, though, in all sincerity, is how do you know that these findings were not primarily caused by effects on the player itself that might have resulted from being operated in repeat mode 24/7 for several days?

Best regards,
-- Al
 
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Al,
Well I suggest that Oregonpapa could put the Red or stock fuses into his CD player, listen and observe if there are changes, and if so what are they.  I replaced the SR Red fuses temporarily with my previous 20 fuses to compare. Unequivocally the sound quality and sheer musically is noticeably diminished with the SR Red fuses removed, very stark contrast. As I suspected, the Black fuses needed sufficient burn in time.
Charles, 
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Darn,
I meant to say my previous SR 20  Quantum fuses.
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Oregonpapa, 
Based on your description of the Black fuses impact, if I have the same results I'll never be able to leave my listening room. 😀😀
Charles, 
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almarg ...

I turned the CD player off before going to bed last night. Turned back on this morning at 9am.  Still amazing in every way.

Charles ...

I hope the blacks turn out well for you. They are amazing. 

By the way Charles ... how would I contact you via your Email or PM? I have something for you. 
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