Hi Voltage switcher for audio.
Ron wrote
Has anyone in the group found a switcher good enough for high
voltage (180 VDC), low current (.010 amps)
audio use. When I say good enough, I'm referring to noise and EMI.
I've been looking at LT, National and power integrations
but haven't found anything yet. I also need 12V @1.0 amp for
filaments.
Any ideas appreciated.
12V at several amps shouldn't be a problem.
You could then use an inverter and an LC filter for the HT.
A long way round, but available.
A purpose built, dual voltage, isolating switcher would take a bit of
development to get quiet, safe and reliable, and through a heap of
statutory approval procedures. Not a good bet for a market, either,
considering a valve amp is never going to be very efficient. It's not
surprising if you can't find one.
I imagined rewinding computer PS transformers might be a popular
entertainment, like hot-rodding microwaves or making jet engines from
turbochargers. Can't find any aficionados though.
cheers, Ian
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