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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
knghifi
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davidpritchard, I have Audio Magic Bells, replaced HFTs, so don't need UEF acoustic dots and the dealer agreed to a credit.

I have too many moving parts now ... just got preamp back from Vac yesterday, 7 SR Blacks in the bullpen so probably order the UEF acoustic panels in 2 weeks.  
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oregonpapa OP
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Oh man, I'm really looking forward to the reports on the UEF acoustic panels. 
bondmanp
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David - My preamp is the McIntosh C-220 tube/hybrid.  I will try reversing the fuse direction once my guests depart.
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mapman
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Oregonpapa did you ever receive what I sent you?   Haven't heard anything.   
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davidpritchard
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bondmanp:

McIntosh and Synergistic Research exhibited at Rocky Mountain last October, and the sound in that room was the best of any show room I have heard in the last 5 years. Once that fuse has some time on it I believe you will be quite pleased.

But if not happy with the amount or quality of system improvement, send it back!

knghifi:

The UEF panels may not synergize as well with the Audio Horizon Bells as the Synergistic Research Dots. I know SR suggests the Panels be used with the Dots and not the HFT's. I look forward to your listening experience. Your situation demonstrates why this forum can be so helpful. You will be trying combinations of products that no one else has tried.

David Pritchard 

 

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