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best resistors

I want to change out resistors in my phono stage. The problem is Vishay and Texas Intruments resistors would be very difficult to fit. Any opinions as to the best axial lead resistors? Need many values and looking for maximum resolution, somewhat forgiving sonics. Anyone heard the Takman's?

Thanks, Scott
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danmyers
135 posts
 
Mills Resistor Company
xiekitchen
819 posts
 
2nd on Mills.. Savant Audio did a mod on my Benz phono unit with Mills and it is terrific.
reb1208
518 posts
 
mills wirewounds or dale metal films
jafox
1,348 posts
 
Why would the Texas Component resistors be difficult to fit? They are nearly identical in length and thickness to any 1/2w resistor. Is height an issue? If so, could you mount them on the other side of the circuit board?

I just replaced 22 resistors with the Texas Components in a Counterpoint SA-2 and was very impressed with the new level of clarity. I don't know how much changing one or two might contribute, but it was quite amazing with this many. This seems to be the current resistor that everything else is now compared to.
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