Hi, I have noticed some here use fast diodes for mains rectification, but those 20-50ns diodes are made for high frequencies, and in addition they have higher voltage drop (1.8+ Volts) compared to the standard recovery diodes (1.1 Volts). Could someone please tell me what is the benefit for using them ?
Some people believe that faster switching would mean diode ringing was reduced, which should be good for the audible performance. A few people even claim to hear an improvement. That claim is sufficient for others to use Schottky diodes without double-checking. Well, why not? Others claim to hear a difference between different fuses in the distribution box through their amplifier and people pay a lot of money for silver-plated fuse sockets, gold-plated fuses and an electrician to replace the old ones.
Not that it costs a lot to buy some Schottkys and form your own opinion.
Not that it costs a lot to buy some Schottkys and form your own opinion.
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