I agree with last statement. I have no problems with Antec and problems with 200 series. As far as regulation Antek gives you there specs. I don’t see that with others. In fact Anteks look conservatively rated
Yes on 300 but they don't have one big enough to match the 278CX. I thought about dampening the end bells like on the edcor. Didn't know if there was enough room though. Will check that out. Where did you get that dampening material? Send link please.
It's this kind of stuff made with butyl and alum. Hard to find small quantity as it's used on cars to deaden vibrations.
https://www.amazon.com/PLAFOPE-Soundproofing-Dampening-Automotive-Deadening/dp/B0D653QQW3
https://www.amazon.com/PLAFOPE-Soundproofing-Dampening-Automotive-Deadening/dp/B0D653QQW3
I have a Hammond serving only as a filament transformer--way under taxed--that might benefit from Stephe's treatment now. So frustrating to drop like $60 on a pair of brand new transformers to do just one thing in a giant build (845 monos with tons of iron) and one of the stupid things makes more noise than everything else, once sorted.
Seems like Edcors may be even more prone to trouble. I have one sitting on O rings and that makes it quiet enough. But it is also a very thick and small top plate.
I've used many Anteks. Never had one buzz. I wish they were easier to fit on top in a pretty way.
I have a build coming with Monolith OPTs. Thought about ordering a PT. Realized I'll come out ahead even if I need to try a second or third Hammond or just switch to Antek.
Paul
Seems like Edcors may be even more prone to trouble. I have one sitting on O rings and that makes it quiet enough. But it is also a very thick and small top plate.
I've used many Anteks. Never had one buzz. I wish they were easier to fit on top in a pretty way.
I have a build coming with Monolith OPTs. Thought about ordering a PT. Realized I'll come out ahead even if I need to try a second or third Hammond or just switch to Antek.
Paul
Apparently the Hammond 300 series are better in this regard. I haven't had trouble with Hammond 200 series transformers yet. I had an old Stancor 8412 that buzzed very noticeably. I removed the end bells and found that the coil was actually quite loose around the center leg. I used some composite door wedges. They are very thin on the end so a couple pieces, one from each side, to take up the slack and it is now very quiet with the bells reinstalled.
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