> All this worry, planning, and expense to correct a non-problem is
> silly.
Modern amps now on the market are now not as much of a problem.
Multi-tapped transformers and step-start circuits are incorporated in
most designs.
It is the old pre-1980 amps that need the attention. Most had no glitch
protection, step-start, and only one "tap" on the transformer(s). They
assumed that everyone had 115 or 230 volt mains. Most of the reports
I have seen (including my own) indicate that 125/250 volt mains are
becoming the norm in this country. To exasperate this problem, too
many folks try to push these relics to 1500 watts + output when the
components and cooling were chosen for much less. The cumulative
effect will take its toll, sooner or later.
(((73)))
Phil, K5PC
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