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Custom Bridge Rectifier on a preamp power supply

I need an advise from any memebers with experiences in custom bridge rectifier. I am thinking about building my own bridge rectifier. Can i mix two different diode ( 1 pair of Fred and 1 pair of Schottky)?? From my expereinces A Fred diode gives me more of a relax sounding( laid back, imaging are much laid back) and a Schottky diode ( dynamic, was more of in your face sounding) too much of forward sounding. To compomise, is it possible mixing two pair of diode together? Any advise are much appreciated!
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Use a choke input supply instead of cap input and eliminate the huge current peaks that occur in cap input supplies. The input choke very effectively smooths the current draw from the rectifiers. That plus Schottky diodes (amps) or tube diodes (preamps) works best for me.

I also place a 0.022uF + 330R snubber across the +/- between the transformer and rectifier to eliminate any ringing triggered by the switching.
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