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Top resistors

Many threads with opinions on boutique coupling capacitors, but very little consolidated information on the sonics of resistors. Anyone care to share their thoughts on the attributes of their favorite brands & types for specific tube and SS applications? How much of a difference does a good resistor make?

My interest in the topic increased after recently installing the latest Texas Components nude Vishay TX2575 in several SS and tube phono & LS components. This was a proverbial "Ah-ha" moment-- a stray resistor dropped into signal path here or there, surprising with an improvement that equalled or surpassed the impact of a switch to a top coupling cap like V-Cap or Mundorf.
dgarretson
toberius
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@mozartfan and hi to all.
On a visit you have made on the YT channel of shawn sullivan. You don't speak well of the vishay but also recommend the Takman's brand.
Unless this post is timeless, today you have changed your mind in favor of Visahy TX resistor, isn't?
alexberger
869 posts
 
Did anybody compare directory ThePath Audio resistors vs regular Duelund (not custom) resistors ?
What is difference in the sound signature?

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jmolsberg
467 posts
 

i swapped a couple signal path resistors to the Vishay z-foil in my 45 SET and I am pretty gobsmacked. was like swapping old worn out tubes for a perfect NOS pair. really great resistors for at least signal path position.

alexberger
869 posts
 

What are the best resistors for horn compression driver crossovers?

alexberger
869 posts
 

I built n-1500 crossover for Altec 604E.

DIY Altec N1500A (audioheritage.org)

I use constant resistors instead of potentiometers 36 Ohm and 7.5 Ohm. I also use resistors 1.2 Ohm - 1.8 Ohm for super tweeter crossover.

I tried Duelund Regular and Custom, 12 Watt Mills Black and Brown and 20 year old Dale CW-5-500 5 Watt.

Dales are worst not smooth not transparent.

Both Mills are very clean and transparent but a bit bright and not very natural tone. Mills are best in term of focus.

Duelunds are best. Natural tone and more calm, less ringing vs Mills.

 

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