I'm planning out a desktop headphone amp build, and I'm not sure how much space I need. How much distance should we put between a toroidal transformer and anything in the signal path?
I'm looking at getting either a 10 VA or 25 VA unit from AnTek. The 10 VA is 2.4" in diameter and the 25 VA is 3.0". With the 10 VA unit, I'd get about 60 mm (~2.4") of clearance between the transformer and the DAC board I'm using. Obviously less if I go with the 25 VA unit.
On top of that, I'm thinking of running either a line out or an aux in to the back panel, so that would cut into the clearance further.
Should I be considering any shielding options on the transformer as well?
I'm looking at getting either a 10 VA or 25 VA unit from AnTek. The 10 VA is 2.4" in diameter and the 25 VA is 3.0". With the 10 VA unit, I'd get about 60 mm (~2.4") of clearance between the transformer and the DAC board I'm using. Obviously less if I go with the 25 VA unit.
On top of that, I'm thinking of running either a line out or an aux in to the back panel, so that would cut into the clearance further.
Should I be considering any shielding options on the transformer as well?