What would you choose between Zener and IC regulator for the preamp section and why? I read that zener regulated power supply is unstable, but then, would that make the amplifier feel more "organic" and "touch responsive" compared to the IC regulated one.
My goal is to build an amp with TL072 or TLE2072. The power supply would be +-15-18V. I want it to be as clean as possible, with as low noise as possible, because I will be using it for jazz. So, the greatest concern for me for now is how to regulate the power supply for a maximally clean and quiet preamp, but then again, I don't want a sterile Hi-Fi amp sounding either.
My goal is to build an amp with TL072 or TLE2072. The power supply would be +-15-18V. I want it to be as clean as possible, with as low noise as possible, because I will be using it for jazz. So, the greatest concern for me for now is how to regulate the power supply for a maximally clean and quiet preamp, but then again, I don't want a sterile Hi-Fi amp sounding either.