Synergistic Research Holographic Fuse (Each)

$335.00

Product Details

Synergistic Research Holographic Fuse

The Holographic Fuse is the largest soundstage of any fuse Synergistic Research has ever built. Developed to solve a specific noise-management challenge inside SR's Quark streamer server, it uses a four-part compounded UEF metamaterial formulation — the most aggressive SR has ever developed — to absorb MHz-GHz noise before it can degrade the environment the analog stages operate inside. Applied to a fuse body, that formulation became the Holographic Fuse: now the foundation of the entire SR fuse architecture, designed to be used alongside the Master Fuse at the leading edge of your signal chain.

What It Sounds Like

In Synergistic Research's reference system, the Holographic Fuse's spatial envelope measures roughly 50% larger than the Pink Fuse it replaces. Where the Pink Fuse delivered tight, pinpoint imaging with strong leading-edge definition, the Holographic Fuse takes the same resolution and presents it inside a significantly larger, more liquid space — more air around each image, more decay before it resolves, and no added listening fatigue. The result is a fuse that is simultaneously highly resolving and completely non-fatiguing, a balance most fuses at any price fail to achieve.

Key Features

Four-part compounded UEF metamaterial formulation, developed with a custom AI-assisted engineering process built on three decades of SR materials research
Largest soundstage of any fuse Synergistic Research has produced — approximately 50% larger spatial envelope than the Pink Fuse
High resolution presented without glare, edge, or listening fatigue
Forms the foundation of the SR fuse architecture, designed to pair with the Master Fuse at the leading edge of a system (DAC or power amplifier)
Directional design for optimal performance
Protected by Synergistic Research's 30-day no-risk money-back guarantee

Available Sizes & Values

Fuse Size	Available Amperage Values
5mm x 20mm Slo-Blow	100mA, 160mA, 200mA, 250mA, 315mA, 500mA, 630mA, 800mA, 1A, 1.25A, 1.6A, 2A, 2.5A, 3.15A, 4A, 5A, 6.3A, 8A, 10A, 12.5A, 16A
5mm x 20mm Fast-Blow	50mA, 160mA, 200mA, 250mA, 500mA, 800mA, 1A, 1.6A, 2A, 2.5A, 3.15A, 4A, 5A, 6.3A, 8A, 10A, 12.5A, 16A
6.3mm x 32mm Slo-Blow	250mA, 500mA, 800mA, 1A, 1.6A, 2A, 2.5A, 3.15A, 4A, 5A, 6.3A, 8A, 10A, 12.5A, 15A, 16A, 20A
6.3mm x 32mm Fast-Blow	250mA, 500mA, 800mA, 1A, 1.6A, 2A, 2.5A, 3.15A, 4A, 5A, 6.3A, 8A, 10A, 12.5A, 15A, 16A, 20A
13A UK Main	Standard 13A UK mains fuse configuration

Contact Vinyl Sound with your component's existing fuse size and amperage rating, and we'll confirm the correct Holographic Fuse value for a safe, direct replacement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fuses directional?
Yes. Electricity should flow from left to right when viewing the fuse. If the correct orientation isn't marked, try the fuse in both directions — the correct direction will sound noticeably more detailed.

Do fuses have a burn-in period?
Yes. Most Synergistic Research products have a settling-in period, with the first 200–300 hours of use being the most crucial to reaching full performance.

Where should I start when adding Holographic Fuses to my system?
If you're starting fresh, running Holographic Fuses in every position gives the fullest expression of the architecture. If you already have Pink or Purple fuses, Synergistic Research recommends replacing Purple fuses first, then working through Pink fuse positions one at a time. In every case, a single Master Fuse can be added at the leading edge of the signal chain (DAC, phono stage, or power amplifier) for added resolution and leading-edge definition. Every step is covered by the 30-day no-risk money-back guarantee, so you can confirm the right balance for your system by listening.

Is there a risk-free way to try the Holographic Fuse?
Yes — Synergistic Research backs the Holographic Fuse with a 30-day no-risk money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied with the improvement in your system, return it to Vinyl Sound in like-new condition for a full refund.