instrument voltage regulator

I have used the LM7805 and Tobsun with good results, but keep in mind you get short circuit protection with the rt-eng.com solution. Also, the rt-eng.com solution is not a linear regulator, but rather a switching circuit similar to the original mechanical IVR. They did some great engineering design with their solution and it's worth every penny.

Most modern regulators & power supplies, including the 7805 have short circuit protection.