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RE: diy JR filter ?

If you go too low on the secondary voltage, the power losses go up greatly, and there is more stress on the transformers to be able to pass a given amount of current.

The optimal range is about 2 to 1 to about 4 to 1.

In that regard, the Radio Shack transformers I originally recommended (and which are no longer available), were on the edge of being optimal. I used them and recommended them for the filter, because they were readily available at the time, and relatively low-cost, etc.

For a high power whole system filter, you would be better off using the SpikeMaster based circuit, found here:
http://links.dalrun.com/Electronics/Docs/Surge_Protection/files/AC%20Filter%20&%20Surge%20Suppresor.htm

You could then put one of the Quick & Dirty Digital filters on just the CD player, or DAC, or whatever digitally based device you have in your system. This would further isolate it from the other gear.


Jon Risch


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