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Saturation Point

Posted by Super_BQ on October 7, 2007 at 12:18:40

In Reply to: RE: OPT Not Always the Case posted by dave slagle on October 7, 2007 at 05:24:13:

Does a C-core output transformer give more inductance than an EI core for the given size? In SET design, the output wattage is not high enough to make C-core effective for good sound; that is the operating range is less than a watt which isn't working in the C Core's optimum range. (hence why the thin sound). Of course if you do run the amp at over half it's power rating (ie. disco / PA system where high SPLs are required), then I could see the point with C Cores. Also those with SET amplifiers tend to use high efficiency speakers so anything more than 5 watts is just fudge.

Now if we're talking about C cores in PP applications, then that's a horse of a different colour and off the topic what the original poster asked.

As the usual disclaimer, just my opinioin and many will disagree!

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