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Old 07-03-2009, 08:22 AM   #16 (permalink)
solarburnDSL50
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Re: DLS 100 with Mercury Magentics Transformer

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Originally Posted by PaoloJM View Post
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!!
Ok...I'm learn'n here. I didn't see your post until I was done writing mine hehe.

No saggy boobies man.
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