Originally Posted by PaoloJM

Most of the earlier amps used valve rectifiers which introduce that same sag feel, exept they do it for the power valves too.
Valve rectifiers have an internal resistance, using around 100/200 ohms depending on the type, and drop voltage proportional to the current drawn just the same.

If the vintage amps had used a power resistor choke and a vlave rectifier the amp would have sagged like old ladies boobs!!

Originally Posted by MartyStrat54

Yeah, I always come to the front door with a loaded shotgun when I feel there is going to be a noise complaint. The complainer quickly changes his story about why he is there and usually ends up bringing me my paper and telling me to have a nice day. Being in my shorts and a wife beater just adds to the moment.