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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?
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aniwolfe
752 posts
 
Well hopefully you will have a new breakthrough next month so I can get the Purple one LOL :P
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jmcgrogan2
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For those that are upset about the *new* Blue fuse, and feel cheated for buying the Black fuse.....look at the title of this thread:

"Synergistic Red Fuse"

Yes, there was a Red before the Black, and now a Blue after the Black. I'm sure in the next 10 years we will see a multitude of more colors from SR.

So what? What manufacturer doesn't release new models?

If this offends you, buy a pair of Klipschorns and relax knowing that nothing will ever change. ;)

Personally, I'm good with the Black, I have no urge to "upgrade" to the Blue.
Maybe one day if I blow a fuse...Hahahahaha
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nonoise
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My $25 PADIS fuses are already blue and as great as they sound, I'll pass on the SRs. 👍
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dlcockrum
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Hopefully you guys who bought the Black fuse recently did so during the 3 for 2 sale like I did.  We got 33% off. Be happy and enjoy your Black fuses!

Dave
aniwolfe
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@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.
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