I was thinking about the fact that when I build a solid state phono stage I always have a lower noise floor if I have the transformer/power supply separate from the the device. This also holds true for my Technics SL1200 turntable, taking the transformer out lowered the noise floor.
I have a Hagerman Cornet 2 phono stage which has the transformer on top behind the rectifier.
My question is: Do you think moving the transformer away from the amp would lower the noise floor?
BTW I was an electronics tech in the 70s and am aware of the issues with a high voltage umbilical. 😱
I have a Hagerman Cornet 2 phono stage which has the transformer on top behind the rectifier.
My question is: Do you think moving the transformer away from the amp would lower the noise floor?
BTW I was an electronics tech in the 70s and am aware of the issues with a high voltage umbilical. 😱
I have just completed a valve mixer and the transformers were a bit too close to the input circuit and caused lots of hum. So moving the transformer away from the valve and audio circuit makes a lot of sense.
Just make sure any high AC voltages are kept away from the valve and audio circuit.
Just make sure any high AC voltages are kept away from the valve and audio circuit.
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