Metal or Carbon Resistors - Which is better?

The one with the better implementation. Implementation matters of material rype

@larryi @sns 

You’re both spot on and get my dilemma. No matter what I choose, it’s going to be a bit of tradeoff, resolution and precision vs. romance and presence. 

Sometimes the right choice isn’t about specs, it’s about what makes the music feel right. 

Neither, I usually use carbon film, at least in the signal path, Vishay, TE or Takman.

Always tradeoffs, but per the recommendation of an audio buddy I went with the Takman REY metal film in my Hagerman Bugle 3 phono stage.  No regrets, and will likely use them again when I build the Hagerman Cornet 3. . 

I wanted to share my resistor preferences for different applications.

I prefer using tantalum resistors in signal paths and cathodes.

For power supplies, I opt for metal film resistors.

Lastly, for loads, stoppers, and speaker crossovers, I find carbon resistors to be most suitable.