[Amps] Why a voltage doubler ?

[MU 4CX250B]

Simpler, cheaper transformer (no CT required, fewer turns), two diodes
instead of four. Normally requires series,  electrolytic caps, instead
of single oil cap.

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> On May 13, 2017, at 11:23 AM, Paul Baldock <paul at paulbaldock.com> wrote:
>
> Why did early amplifiers use voltage doublers rather than twice the secondary turns and a full wave bridge?
>
> - Paul
>
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