TRON Telstar Amplifier

The Tron Telstar 211 is named after the famous communications satellite "Telstar", as well as the 211 (VT4-C) tube being a famous communications tube. Amplification is achieved by a 6C45 single triode driving the 211/VT4-C output valve. The 211/VT4-C is transformer coupled to the loudspeaker by a specially made output transformer. The power supply is a valve design and is connected to a pi filter making a very smooth and quiet design. Measured hum on the output is so low that it is completely inaudible even on loudspeakers of 110dB efficiency (Avantgarde Trio Omegas). Custom made components are used throughout Telstar and these are hard wired between stages. High quality silver and copper wiring is used in the amplifier, and is implemented using traditional hard wiring techniques. The metalwork is based around a CNC folded stainless steel chassis with separate compartments for all transformers which provides excellent electrical screening. Connections to the loudspeakers are via high quality 4mm binding posts. Input connections are via conventional phono/RCA sockets. The chassis is finished in highly polished stainless steel and all other chassis parts are finished in textured black. The Telstar is currently the most powerful amplifier in the TRON range. It produces a conservative 12 watts of power and is completely free of any feedback. Like all TRON amplifiers it has been specifically designed to drive efficient loudspeakers and can be used very successfully to drive conventional loudspeakers of 88dB efficiency and above.

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