Hi everyone,
Just have a quick question regarding main/power transformer usage.
Suppose I have a simple 5W single ended tube guitar amp with tube for the preamp (let's say a 12ax7) and 1 power amp tube (el84).
It has a main transformer with the following windings.
0V-6,3V for filament;
0V-190V-250V for high voltage.
Because the high voltage has a 190V and a 250V taps, I can have a low/high power switch : Using 190V (low power) or 250V (high/full power) for high voltage supply.
My question is as following : Can I wire in parallel two supplies on the HV secondaries ?
1) The preamp supply (for the 12ax7 low current) has rectifier (diodes) connected to 0V-250V, followed by caps filtering etc.
2) The power amp supply (for the el84 which use much more current) is connected to 0V but has a switch to select 190V or 250V taps (low/high mode), followed by caps filtering etc.
The idea is that the preamp "stays the same", always using highest (250V tap) high voltage for maximum headroom.
But the power amp can be supplied with lower voltage.
Of course, the transformer is built at the rated maximum 250V tap current usage.
So far, I don't see why it wouldn't work. But I'm no expert, that's why I'm looking for your advice.
Thank you.