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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
tommylion
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Just wanted to thank oregonpapa for starting this this thread, and many others for participating and contributing. It has pointed me to many ways to improve my system, and increased my enjoyment of it greatly. I am truly amazed at how far it has come in a relatively short time, and this thread has played a significant part in that.

Really looking forward to hearing about the "mystery tweak" that oregonpapa is currently testing.
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oregonpapa OP
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^^^

Thank you tommylion ... 

Since starting this thread, my system has improved by leaps and bounds. And to think, it all started with taking a chance on just one of SR's RED Fuses. I'm indebted to the guys at SR Their tweaks truly work and are transformative. This has led me into other area of tweaks, many of which, came at the suggestion of members here. I'm indebted to those members as well.   

On the "mystery tweak,"  It looks like the reveal date may be sometime toward the end of August. At least that's the latest info I have from the genius, who now has become a personal friend, that came up with the idea. I hope so anyway ... its just too good not to share it with all of you. As I said before, it addresses a major problem that has gone unaddressed before. It brings audio systems into the realm of true realism.  I think even the mid-fi guys will benefit. Those with high resolution systems will be completely bowled over. 

Nuff for now ... 

Frank
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"It addresses a major problem that has gone unaddressed before."

It couldn’t be a very major problem. 'Cause if it was a major problem it surely would have been addressed before. I suspect you’re just being a tease. 😄


tommylion
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Here's a free tip for those with tube amps. Try both the 4 ohm and 8 ohm taps to see which ones sound best with your speakers. If you've never done this, or haven't for a while, give it a try. You might be surprised. I recently confirmed that it's the 8s for me (much more open and dynamic).
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Back on 6-30-17 I posted info re: this site:

http://stores.ebay.com/Liberty-Electronics-Store/

I don’t recommend these people. They are selling cheap Chinese knock offs. The part I ordered was dead out of the box. Beware.

Frank
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