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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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^^^ geoffkait ...

There were a couple of posters who've tried the Bees Wax fuses. They seem to prefer them slightly over the SR Black fuses. 

No one to my knowledge has tried the "cryo" ... at least they haven't mentioned it. 

Graphene contact enhancer?  Stay tuned. :-)

Frank
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geoffkait
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Recall HiFi Tuning data sheets show conductivity measured 2% better for cryo’d fuses over non-cryo’d versions. In both directions. Lol Better safe than sorry. Note to self: Cryogenics is anther area that has escaped much attention by well meaning audiophiles.

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Why do fuses and music make some people so cranky? And what's wrong with talking about music on an audio forum? And what can be said about fuses that hasn't been said already? I wish some folks on this thread would just lighten up a bit. And on a lighter note been really grooving in Jim Hall last night and today, will check some Barney Kessel out later Frank.  I've owned "the Poll Winners" for years so heard him before but never really delved thanks for the tip!
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Jond, 
Good comments, discussing the music and artists is what I've enjoyed most about this thread.  Jond, Barney Kessel  "Plays For Lovers "  is an excellent compilation of his small combo group recordings 1950s -1970s.  Corny title but a really fine recording.  Barney cannplay!!!
Charles 
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