[Elecraft] Switching vs Linear Power Supplies

[Jack Regan]

I am moving my shack to a new location and was considering repacing my Astron 70M  (70 amps with meters)with something smaller.

I saw some small switching supplies that seemed to do what I wanted but they all have fans.  The last thing I want is more noise in my shack.

Anyway, is there any advantage to a switching power supply (with a fan) vs a linear supply (with no fan) other than the size and weight?

Jack, AE6GC