watchnerd
Grand Contributor
When considering tube amps, I've read some opinions that assert that, for tube amps, transformer based power supplies are "better" than alternatives (e.g. boost converters).
Some go further and assert fully vacuum-tube regulated power supplies, with rectifier tubes, are superior to solid state.
I tend to think not only does "it depend", according to the circuit, but how would the tubes "know" where their electrons are coming from?
Supply rail voltage is voltage, as long as it doesn't sag, in my mind.
Or is there some truth to the concept?
Some go further and assert fully vacuum-tube regulated power supplies, with rectifier tubes, are superior to solid state.
I tend to think not only does "it depend", according to the circuit, but how would the tubes "know" where their electrons are coming from?
Supply rail voltage is voltage, as long as it doesn't sag, in my mind.
Or is there some truth to the concept?
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