Antek is out of 300va and 400va transformers until early November. They do have 500va (AN-5218) in stock. Is that suitable for the Aleph J ?
I asked them a few weeks ago, they said late October.
I picked up two 200VA instead of a single 500VA
I picked up two 200VA instead of a single 500VA
I also used two transformers in my Aleph J build, documented here:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/224881-aleph-j-universal-mounting-spec-13.html#post3481260
In my case I used separate PSU boards. For people interested in using a single PSU board, the transformers can be connected in parallel.
The 500va I ordered is already on the way, but I'm curious, is there an advantage to using two transformers vs. one?
I don't think it offers any advantage for the Aleph J. I assembled the prototype boards and, once tested successfully, wanted to complete the build. Antek had lost most of its stock in the fire earlier this year, so I decided to source the transformers elsewhere. Parts Express did not have the 300VA so I bought two of the 18V+18V 250VA and used two PSU boards, just because I had them assembled and tested.
two transformers and two PSU units (dual mono) have an advantage over single transformer single PSU unit. but it also is much more expensive.
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