EI Vs Toroidal


There are various claims as to which is superior for Hi Fi. I read an article - https://www.audialonline.com/topics/psu-transformers-ei-vs-toroidal-and-more/  which states that from their research EI transformers sounded better than Toroidal...

Please read the article & let me know your views.
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Showing 1 response by 213runnin

Huh, I had always thought that Toroidals made the best transformers.  Then a newer company called Schiit(of which I've become a fan after trying one of their DACs) released a 100 x 2 wpc amp featuring an IE transformer, stating that they prefer that over the toroidal design.  

I was surprised, but apparently that little amp holds its own.  Now I read this thread, and realize that the science isn't as settled as I thought!