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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
jetter
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Simple logic:
A person who likes the sound of their system leaves it alone.

A person who does not like the sound of their system continues to try to improve it.

No way around it.  If your in the latter category, better to spend more and change components till you hit your preferred sound.
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geoffkait
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Graphene is the best material for shielding RFI/EMI.

http://www.nanowerk.com/spotlight/spotid=27088.php

Only one problem. Real two dimensional single atom thickness Graphene is transparent. One assumes Graphene can be layered onto another material for ease of use. Or it could be layered one Graphene layer on another or laid onto a substrate of carbon or graphite, the former of which would somewhat reduce Graphene’s effectiveness but one imagines it would still be relatively effective. The latter is more likely since it would be easier to handle and control and attach. The strength of Graphene which is huge would also be reduced if made into a three dimensional material of layered Graphene, but still be stronger than dirt.

How does one handle a material that is two dimensional, transparent and weightless? Very carefully. Graphene - the Emperor's new clothes?

cheerios,

Geoff Kait
Machina Dynamica

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charles1dad
6,996 posts
 
Hi jetter,
In general terms I agree with your simple logic statement.  Where I differ is I believe fine tuning tweaks enhance even excellent quality audio systems. The foundation of my system  (source, electronics and speakers )is 7 years old and will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future. Trying premium fuses was a simple proposition,  either there's improvement or there is not. 

The Black fuses made a noticeable and positive difference so they stayed. A system I truly appreciated and enjoyed pre Black fuses simply became more so ☺. I am a firm believer in that virtually all audio systems can benefit with careful fine tuning. I respect the fact that we may disagree on this viewpoint, that's okay. 
Charles, 
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jafreeman
448 posts
 
My SR fuse saga continues to amaze at the opening up of every new audio horizon I am hearing.  SR Blacks in my Maggies, in my ARC monos, in my Wadia are bringing forth new clarity and weight.  As the designer of quality amps remarked on this thread, attention must be paid to the purity of the AC signal--details do matter.  
Wolf--your lack of results suggests your system is just not up to the capabilities of SR Blacks, but I have to say thanks for trying just so you could go on bashing all us naive dopes--and now with a new standard of  integrity, known only to yourself.  If you would list your system components and signal paths, many here would be happy to help you achieve better sound.  If not, best wishes.      

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