Best resistors for use in phono stage?


It wondering if there's a better SQ resistor for this purpose? My new to me phone stage has a slot to try custom values. I need 380 and or 390 ohm. Thanks for the help.

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Showing 1 response by jaytor

Vishay makes a lot of different resistor types ranging from cheap generic resistors to expensive Z-foils (they may have even more expensive ones that I'm not familiar with). 
 

I have used Z-foils (both Vishay and Charcroft which sound very similar to me) as well as Audio Note non-magnetic Tantalums (mostly the silver version). These are excellent resistors with a clear (to me) advantage in SQ over more generic offerings. I think the Z-foils are a bit more transparent and the Tantalums are a bit richer sounding. 

The AN Tantalums are available in a wider range of values and higher power ratings, so I've generally used these in my tube projects.