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Transformer chassis layout

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Have a question...has anybody experimented with a vertical stacking of magnetic components? I'm running out of room on the chassis so I want to put a grounded ( Earthed) metal plate to isolate the AC flux off the chokes.....or am I opening a can of magnetized worms?
_______________________________________Rick........
 

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I tend to build all my amps vertically now. I find it easier. I use three stacks: PT + L + C : turrwt board, final filtering etc (+OPTs in poweramps) : only tubes out the top.

Layout follows the same considerations, and I mock up first and test for hum with it on before making final PT, OPT, PS-L positioning decisions.

PS: a stereo poweramp is about the same size as a desktop PC. With tubes sticking out the top.
 
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