There is a lot to consider in my opinion when choosing resistors. Is much more than just making sure they will handle the power.
When it comes to noise, there is nothing better than high quality wirewounds such as Dale RS or Mills. You also want to use a larger physical size in areas that can be prone to noise. No problem using a 5 watt where a 1 watt would work. It can make a difference.
There are certain applications where a certain type of resistor is better suited. Unless going for a vintage sound, I stay away from carbon comps anymore. They are just not reliable enough and can drift in many applications. I wont even use them at grid stops.
There are some very good metal films available today as well as some decent carbon films.
Resistors can make a sonic difference depending on how and where they are used. I would certainly not used sand cast resistors in the signal path just as I wouldn't place a carbon comp in the power supply.
When it comes to noise, there is nothing better than high quality wirewounds such as Dale RS or Mills. You also want to use a larger physical size in areas that can be prone to noise. No problem using a 5 watt where a 1 watt would work. It can make a difference.
There are certain applications where a certain type of resistor is better suited. Unless going for a vintage sound, I stay away from carbon comps anymore. They are just not reliable enough and can drift in many applications. I wont even use them at grid stops.
There are some very good metal films available today as well as some decent carbon films.
Resistors can make a sonic difference depending on how and where they are used. I would certainly not used sand cast resistors in the signal path just as I wouldn't place a carbon comp in the power supply.