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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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karmapolice
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I decided to switch the direction on the black fuse on the dartzeel amp after all because lack of bass weight was bothering me.

The improvement was immediate with the bass weight slam back and the soundstage easily improved from the red fuse.

it goes to show that experimentation is always necessary and trust your ears ......
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karmapolice94 posts03-21-2016 11:36amI decided to switch the direction on the black fuse on the dartzeel amp after all because lack of bass weight was bothering me.

The improvement was immediate with the bass weight slam back and the soundstage easily improved from the red fuse.

it goes to show that experimentation is always necessary and trust your ears ......


Direction change on an AC fuse for different sound???

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Cheers George


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karmapolice:

I am glad you took the effort to change the fuse direction. When the Synergistic Research fuse is not in the optimum direction there is that "sense" of something not being right, for me not being in focus.
I really think to get a emotionally satisfying system it takes a lot of work and not just a big blank checkbook!

George:
I hope you will try a Synergistic Research Black fuse in your system. But you will have to figure out the fuse orientation on your own since you are upside down to us living in the Northern Hemisphere.

Since you are down under- have you tried the Black Discus products from New Zealand. Interesting stuff. They also have a 30 day trial on their products. But no fuses.

David Pritchard


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Oregonpapa:

I empathize with your "Other Forum frustration". I hope you will tell us the name. No need to spend time at closed minded and uncivilized sites.

Lute music: I have a lot of Lute CD's. 
Nigel North- music of Robert Johnson "The Prince's Almain"
Shirley Rumsey- Music of the Italian Renaissance

Both on Naxos.

Rumsey's singing with the delicate lute or the renaissance guitar,when played on a Synergistic Research Black fuse based system is simply breathtaking.

David Pritchard

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David, 
You have me curious, I'm going to get one of your  suggested Lute recordings.I have little exposure to that instrument and want to hear it.

Karmapolice, 
In my friend's  (Jwm) system, fuse direction is profoundly  evident. 

Jond,
Let us know how the Black fuse works out in your preamplifier,  I always appreciate your listening impressions and opinions. 
Charles, 
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