Signature TVC - double c-core, dual mono

cchang · « **on:** 8 Jul 2008, 09:47 am »

hi fellow,

The new Signature TVC is just arrived at my home. I want to audit it right the way but I am out of town until this weekend.
I've owned a S&B copper mk3 based TVC for long time. I like it much better than some generic tube pre.
Being not audit any other Promitheus product before, I bought the Signature simply because it is built in double c-core. I was told it could be much better sounding than other form of winding. Last but not the least, it is Promitheus product reputation, of course.
Not sure if I'm lucky enough to be the 1st customer. I don't aware of any topic of double c-core tvc.
Will try to post my impression Vs S&B at my soonest.

Chang
HKG

jadis boy · « **Reply #1 on:** 8 Jul 2008, 02:32 pm »

Quote from: cchang on 8 Jul 2008, 09:47 am

hi fellow,

The new Signature TVC is just arrived at my home. I want to audit it right the way but I am out of town until this weekend.
I've owned a S&B copper mk3 based TVC for long time. I like it much better than some generic tube pre.
Being not audit any other Promitheus product before, I bought the Signature simply because it is built in double c-core. I was told it could be much better sounding than other form of winding. Last but not the least, it is Promitheus product reputation, of course.
Not sure if I'm lucky enough to be the 1st customer. I don't aware of any topic of double c-core tvc.
Will try to post my impression Vs S&B at my soonest.

Chang
HKG

lucky boy

i wait the test
i order same C-core signature and 6C33C monoblock aa
how time you wait ???

cchang · « **Reply #2 on:** 9 Jul 2008, 12:58 am »

Just learn from Audiogon there is Signature TVC user since early this year.
Not too long the delivery lead time, it is 3 months upon payment.
And Nick told me that it take 1,000 hrs the burn. I'll be patient then. aa

cchang · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 Jul 2008, 01:51 pm »

I wish I could manage my writing better, the Signature is simply much closer to real thing. And its performance is still evolving.....

F-100 · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 Jul 2008, 03:46 pm »

Chang,
Can you post some pictures of the inside? Thanks

I have the Reference C-core version and did notice a big improvement over the standard EI core.

Say · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 Jul 2008, 07:29 pm »

For all of us other promi alumnists drooling in admiration, would you C-core owners mind giving us a mini review of big mamma's performance.

cchang · « **Reply #6 on:** 13 Jul 2008, 12:04 am »

Yes, I would post a more detail review upon the burn complete. So far I'm very excited and satisfied with its performance.

Mine one inner look.

F-100 · « **Reply #7 on:** 13 Jul 2008, 04:51 am »

Chang,
Thanks for the pic. The Signature TVC looks like a Big Bad Mama alright.
Are those Elma switches???

cchang · « **Reply #8 on:** 13 Jul 2008, 03:28 pm »

Yes, those are Elma switches.

jadis boy · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Jul 2008, 08:12 am »

Quote from: cchang on 13 Jul 2008, 12:04 am

Yes, I would post a more detail review upon the burn complete. So far I'm very excited and satisfied with its performance.

Mine one inner look.

Oh my got is big
Please give us more pics for

and my SINGATURE C-CORE TVC is ready i wait to come aa aa aa

cchang · « **Reply #10 on:** 16 Jul 2008, 02:50 am »

more pictures

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/112046/?action=view&current=IMG_2608.jpg

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/112046/?action=view&current=IMG_2604.jpg

jadis boy · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 Jul 2008, 06:56 am »

Quote from: cchang on 16 Jul 2008, 02:50 am

more pictures

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/112046/?action=view&current=IMG_2608.jpg

http://s12.photobucket.com/albums/a203/112046/?action=view&current=IMG_2604.jpg

Wow is beautiful

the color is standard or spl order ?
And the C-core is bigggggggggggggggg

why the back side is different

this is picture is in site promitheus

jadis boy · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 Jul 2008, 09:12 am »

cchang · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 Jul 2008, 01:45 pm »

hi, jadisboy

As title, mine one is "double c-core" not merely "c-core". The difference lies in wounding topology.
I don't think the "Signature" is ever encoded on Promitheus web page, isn't it? Should Nick clarify this.

jadis boy · « **Reply #14 on:** 26 Jul 2008, 06:25 am »

yes is double c-core but the promitheus he says reference C-core
and he fixent now only with DOUBLE RUN 4N SILVER .plder he put and cooper 7N but now only silver.

jadis boy · « **Reply #15 on:** 26 Jul 2008, 06:26 am »

Quote from: Larkston Zinaspic on 25 Jul 2008, 02:00 pm

Can anyone give me an idea about what kind of differences I could expect from this unit and the original Dual-Box-Mono? If it is worth it I may upgrade when I am able. Thanks.

http://www.promitheusaudio.com/dualmono.htm
this format he says the difference

jadis boy · « **Reply #16 on:** 27 Jul 2008, 09:05 am »

Quote from: Larkston Zinaspic on 26 Jul 2008, 07:36 pm

Quote from: jadis boy on 26 Jul 2008, 06:26 am
Quote from: Larkston Zinaspic on 25 Jul 2008, 02:00 pm
Can anyone give me an idea about what kind of differences I could expect from this unit and the original Dual-Box-Mono? If it is worth it I may upgrade when I am able. Thanks.
http://www.promitheusaudio.com/dualmono.htm
this format he says the difference

I have the Dual Box (I'm guessing Rev3?). I meant the difference between that one and the Reference C-core version.

the reference C-core TVC he have transformers c-core and is better from EI transformers
this is the different

jadis boy · « **Reply #17 on:** 1 Aug 2008, 12:06 pm »

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=61010.new#new

jadis boy · « **Reply #18 on:** 1 Aug 2008, 12:46 pm »

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=61010.new#new

Gpj · « **Reply #19 on:** 3 Aug 2008, 03:47 am »

They are beautiful. Worth the wait I am sure. Now you should graduate to "Jadis Man"