I'm comparing two integrated stereo amplifiers and I'm trying to figure out which will be able to deliver the highest current to the power stage with the most peak power handling.
Amp #1
625 volt-amp transformer
2x 18000μF 63V blocking capacitors
Amp #2
540 volt-amp transformer
4x 10000μF 71V blocking capacitors
Thanks!
Amp #1
625 volt-amp transformer
2x 18000μF 63V blocking capacitors
Amp #2
540 volt-amp transformer
4x 10000μF 71V blocking capacitors
Thanks!
The capacitors have little to do with it. Your answer is the voltage output of the transformer.The higher the voltage and current available the higher the 'headroom'.
a 630v/A transformer with 25volts output will have less 'headroom' than 500v/A supplying 35volts.
a 630v/A transformer with 25volts output will have less 'headroom' than 500v/A supplying 35volts.