External power supply
In the case of the power supply, no expense was spared. After all, the power supply is one of the primary factors in the audio quality and overall sound of any device. Just like the best coffee beans in the world will not produce a good cup of coffee with poor water, the best circuits can‘t produce a great sound with unreliable, inconsistent current.
In order to provide optimal current, the GainStation 8 was outfitted with an external power supply. Properly installed, transformer hum and interference should never be an issue and the unit should deliver clean, clear audio.
The 185 VA transformer is generously proportioned to ensure plenty of power in any situation and proper current for the various circuits. Further interference rejection is provided by a
Entirely new circuit designs were developed to process the various direct currents. The +/- 30 V current, for example, utilizes a discrete voltage regulator with barely measurable noise. High- speed rectifier diodes and total capacities of 53,600 mF ensure sufficient current to process even the most powerful impulses. In addition, most currents are stabilized using 400 V/100 nF MKP foil condensers to ensure plenty of current for fast transients.
48 V phantom power is also processed using discrete,
Last but not least, the +250 V anode current is regulated by a voltage regulator to compensate for AC influences.
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