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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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Charles ...

Mister Record (Robert) came over for a listening session last night. I dug into the vault and took out the Montgomery Bros. album and played both sides. I haven't played it for a couple of years. Gotta say, with the fuses, room treatments and the cable upgrades made over the past year, its even better than I remembered. 

In addition to Harold Land on tenor, the Montgomery Brother's album also features Freddie Hubbard. The vibes playing by Buddy Montgomery is outstanding ... and in the room.   

Frank
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Wolf ...

Instead of expecting the rest of us to do your research for you, why not do it on  your own ... then report your findings here when you're finally satisfied?

Here's the contact information for Synergistic Research ... phone numbers and all. Maybe you can get Ted Denny on the phone.

http://www.synergisticresearch.com/contact/

Be sure to report your finding here. 

Thanks ...

OP

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Hi Frank,
I'm a fan of Hubbard's trumpet playing and I love the vibraphone  (I'm only familiar with Buddy Montgomery as a pianist). Can't wait to listen to this recording. 
Thanks again. 
Charles, 
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^^^  Charles ...

I'm a huge Vibes fan. Cal Tjader is my favorite.  

I have a couple of double album reissues (LP's) of Milt Jackson's recordings on the old Roost label. Again, they're mono ... but the transfers were really good and Milt is in the room.  I'll dig those out for you too. :-)

Frank
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Frank,
The great vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson passed away last week.  He and Milt Jackson are probably my favorites of the top tier players.  I really like Victor Feldman also. 
Charles, 
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