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?
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Showing 7 responses by aniwolfe

Is everyone testing there fuses before installation? Is it necessary? I don't have a tester and want to upgrade. Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks for everyone's help..well maybe one person I will leave out lol
Do I still need a fire extinguisher when doing this? j/k :)
I have to admit, wolf garcia turned me off. I am slowly pushing the anxiety out of my brain. It seems pretty straight forward operation though. I have rolled tubes many times. Seems similar.
The reason I asked the question in the first place was because parts connection website recommends you test the fuse.


Just bought 4 Black Fuses 2 months. Not cool. They need to have a trade up program with proof of purchase. Not goin throw 1/2 grand again anytime soon. Very annoying.
Well in about 10 or so months they will probably come out with the Purple fuse with UEF Treatment 3.0. I am not mad at SR, just a little butt hurt at the timing of my purchase. I won’t let it get to me too much. Lots of good things coming my way.
Well hopefully you will have a new breakthrough next month so I can get the Purple one LOL :P
@jmcgrogan2

Well in 10 years if the pricing continues to go up like it is, then I doubt many except the wealthy will be able to afford it.