Antek toroids recommadation

etoiledusoir · 2nd March 2011, 12:18 PM

I need toroids for my aleph j and f3 project. I'm no sure wich of the Antek toroids to purchase. They have a new line of audio toroids but the max Va is 400. So I'm in a dilemma, Should I buy the AS-4218 or the AN-5218. The AS-4218 have static shield between primary and secondary, but it is 100va less. What the tradeoffs between those 2 toroids ?

Thanks

6L6 · 2nd March 2011, 11:49 PM

I have a 600VA AS-6218. Nice transformer, and not very much more $$ than the 400 or 500va models. Big enough for a later project if I ever want to cannibalize my F5. (which I doubt I would do...)

Russellc · 3rd March 2011, 08:24 PM

I just got the 500VA model for my latest F-5 build, it should do nicely.

Russellc

alazira · 4th March 2011, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6L6

I have a 600VA AS-6218. Nice transformer, and not very much more $$ than the 400 or 500va models. Big enough for a later project if I ever want to cannibalize my F5. (which I doubt I would do...)

I didn't see a AS-6218 listed on their site. I only see an AN-6218. If they have a 600VA with static shield that would be nice. What was the cost?

N-Brock · 4th March 2011, 03:00 AM

I used an AN-4218 on my F3 and can't complain about it, it works grea and is quiet.

The same for my F5, works fine, and I've had no power supply issues.

6L6 · 4th March 2011, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alazira

I didn't see a AS-6218 listed on their site. I only see an AN-6218. If they have a 600VA with static shield that would be nice. What was the cost?

Sorry, I misquoted, it's an "AN" .

Still, it's a nice transformer.

Melon Head · 4th March 2011, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etoiledusoir

I need toroids for my aleph j and f3 project. I'm no sure wich of the Antek toroids to purchase. They have a new line of audio toroids but the max Va is 400. So I'm in a dilemma, Should I buy the AS-4218 or the AN-5218. The AS-4218 have static shield between primary and secondary, but it is 100va less. What the tradeoffs between those 2 toroids ?

Thanks

Are you going with one per channel, or one to drive both channels

etoiledusoir · 4th March 2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melon Head

Are you going with one per channel, or one to drive both channels

Both Channel.

By the way, I use an-4218 for my f5, but I think my ac line got a lot of dc, that's why the transfo make a lot of mechanical hum. I install in the f5 som big caps with bridge rectifier to get rid of the dc. It help, but the hum is still there. So, does static shield help to reduce mechanical hum ?

Thanks

IZHAKKATZ · 27th June 2011, 03:09 PM

So etoiledusoir,

Have you decided yet?
I have the same dilemma as yours

thanks
IK

NYCOne · 27th June 2011, 04:55 PM

I've had a half dozen Anteks. They are great. While I don't really notice a difference, I like the shielded versions for the few extra dollars. I tend to buy one size bigger than I need for freedom in the future.

Remember, they are spec'ed for an extra 20% VA over what they're marked for. So a 400VA can deliver 480VA.

I've had a 50VA, few 400VA, 500VA and even an 800VA- all great.

Perhaps most importantly, Jon at Antek is very responsive and helpful.

2nd March 2011, 12:18 PM	#1
etoiledusoir diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2009	Antek toroids recommadation I need toroids for my aleph j and f3 project. I'm no sure wich of the Antek toroids to purchase. They have a new line of audio toroids but the max Va is 400. So I'm in a dilemma, Should I buy the AS-4218 or the AN-5218. The AS-4218 have static shield between primary and secondary, but it is 100va less. What the tradeoffs between those 2 toroids ? Thanks

2nd March 2011, 11:49 PM	#2
6L6 diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Denver, Colorado	I have a 600VA AS-6218. Nice transformer, and not very much more $$ than the 400 or 500va models. Big enough for a later project if I ever want to cannibalize my F5. (which I doubt I would do...) __________________ Pass Labs Pearl Phono -- Pass B1 Preamp -- Pass F5 amplifier -- Pass Labs Pearl 2

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3rd March 2011, 08:24 PM	#3
Russellc diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: midwest	I just got the 500VA model for my latest F-5 build, it should do nicely. Russellc

4th March 2011, 03:00 AM	#5
N-Brock diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cambridge, MA	I used an AN-4218 on my F3 and can't complain about it, it works grea and is quiet. The same for my F5, works fine, and I've had no power supply issues.

27th June 2011, 03:09 PM	#9
IZHAKKATZ diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Israel	So etoiledusoir, Have you decided yet? I have the same dilemma as yours thanks IK

27th June 2011, 04:55 PM	#10
NYCOne diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Blog Entries: 1	I've had a half dozen Anteks. They are great. While I don't really notice a difference, I like the shielded versions for the few extra dollars. I tend to buy one size bigger than I need for freedom in the future. Remember, they are spec'ed for an extra 20% VA over what they're marked for. So a 400VA can deliver 480VA. I've had a 50VA, few 400VA, 500VA and even an 800VA- all great. Perhaps most importantly, Jon at Antek is very responsive and helpful.

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