Will skinny-leg diode restrict amperage compared to fat-leg bridge rectifier?
Hi All,
I want to do some modifications to my power amplifier, to see if i can hear an improvement in sound...but have come across a potential issue.
I want to replace the main bridge rectifier with zero recovery time SiC diodes.
I have a fear that if i replace the fat-legged bridge rectifier (Image 1 below), with a Cree SiC diode assembly, like in Image 2 below, that the skinny legs of the Cree diodes will restrict amperage, even though the Cree diodes are rated at the same amperage as the fat-legged bridge rectifier.
What's your peoples take on this?
Image 1 - fat legged bridge rectifier
Image 2 - skinny legged Cree diode assembly
Why a correct rated fuse blow at start-up? Think about it! It blown because it cannot stand the inrush current! Does it also restrict/limiting the current flow and dynamic??? |
@imhififan there is no fuse that blow at start-up. I am just exploring amplifier performance enhancements, at the expense of amplifier safety, by bypassing the 7 low amperage internal fuses. Personal safety (e.g. house burning down) is not compromised because i am keeping the 2 external fuses in place. |
Since the mains fuse can pass inrush current which is much higher than the rated value, why worry it will restrict current flow?
Experiment is a procedure to support or refute a hypothesis! 👍 BTW, what amplifier it is? |
