I have a quartet of RCA 6V6G dark glass NOS. Having a 230V AC outlet I wonder if there is something negative into rectifying directly to 300-320VDC and powering some some possible 6V6G amp with it. Transformers help a little with mains grunge also, but apart from that, have you tried it? Is it a good practice not to use a transformer when AC gives compatible voltage to rectify for needed B+ by luck?
Is it a good practice not to use a transformer when AC gives compatible voltage to rectify for needed B+ by luck?
It is only good practice if you don't mind getting killed by your amp !!!
Regards
Charles
phase_accurate said:From a legal point-of-view there might be quite a difference between being killed or being killed all the same !
If you rectify your mains directly then a wall outlet that is wired the wrong way around is actually all it takes to kill you.
Regards
Charles
I will get a 230VAC 1:1 toroid, Audio Note 8KPP OPT and make an Audio Tropic musical machine, I am not giving my RCA 6V6Gs to nobody!
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