I am also curious about these AC power cords as their approach is so different. Old Western Electric wire, well Ican buy into the concept of using natural materials for the dielectric as opposed to synthetics. Bottom line is how does it sound?

charles1dad March 21, 2015 20:49

Latin,
Jeff's a good guy! I had a very nice conversation with him at CES last week. As usual he had one of the best sounding rooms at the show. He's very adapt at achieving a natural sound and avoiding the typical hifi sound like many of the rooms there.
Charles,

charles1dad January 18, 2014 21:13

Hi Latin,
At RMAF 2011 I heard the Tron Telstar driving the Cessaro horn speakers and it was some of the very best sound I heard at the entire show. I'd love to hear the Tron Discovery vs the BP with their premium new power supply.
The Tron amplifier options must get pretty pricey.
Charles,

charles1dad January 03, 2014 21:27

Jet,
Hi, when you get the time post your impression on your system page if you don't mind. Curious about how they mate with your amplifier/ system.
Charles,

charles1dad January 03, 2014 21:17

The Sophia carbon plate is a pretty good 300b especially in comparison to the EH tube. If you ever get the chance try the EML XLS or their mesh plate 300b. These are superb and compete with the excellent Sophia Royal Princess and even the marvelous JapaneseTakatsuki . The better the amplifier the more apparent is the sound of the premium level 300b tubes. Your amplifier will reward you. These tubes are all well beyond the carbon plate relatively speaking.
Charles,

charles1dad January 03, 2014 15:23

Latinsamba,
I believe that your Border Patrol is a top quality 300b SET and will absolutely reveal the effects of using better quality tubes. That new power supply option is quite special I'd bet. What makes you so sure that the Tron 300b amplifier is unquestionably better than a tricked out BP? Did you hear them side by side? You're having much enjoyment with your system, keep it up.
Charles,

charles1dad January 03, 2014 14:55

I bet you certainly are having plenty of fun ! Your system must sound quite natural and lifelike. I've always wanted to hear the Horning speakers along with a curiosity to hear a Phy driver based speaker. Latin, consider this, you may have excess gain in your system(your speakers are pretty sensitive) given the very low settings of the volume control required. How much gain does your preamplifier and amplifiers contribute individually?
Charles,

charles1dad October 16, 2013 01:47

Latinsamba1,
I have read many good comments regarding the Border Patrol amplifiers, congratulations. How does it differ from your Manley 300b amplifier? I imagine that both of this SETs sound fine with your Hornings.
Charles,

charles1dad October 15, 2013 22:13

I meant to ask, do you drive the Hornings with your Manley amp in SET or PP mode ?

charles1dad January 05, 2012 12:17

Congratulations! I `ve always wanted to hear the Horning speakers. You have built an exceptional system that would seem to have great tone,dynamics and the ability to have 'natural' flowing music.

charles1dad January 05, 2012 12:09

Latinsamba,congradulations on the Tron preamp. I`m sure this system sounds very good and is involving.

charles1dad April 11, 2011 18:39