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Re: Transformers in Audio Power Supplies

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From: Niall Gallagher
Date: Wed, 05 Oct 1994 16:03
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In article <36ue41$880@bcarh8ab.bnr.ca>, stud7b11@bcars564.bnrottawa wrote:


> In an amplifier circuit that I am currently fiddling
> with, the spec. says to use a toroidal transformer in the
> power supply.  Why is this important?  How would I be
> degrading the performance of the amp with a plain-vanilla
> transformer?

Less flux leakage, most likely. The leakage could cause 60Hz noise to be
induced in the amplifier. Electronically, there is little difference.

Niall

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Subject: Re: Transformers in Audio Power Supplies
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