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Very confused on what series metal film resistor to buy

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airtime

I'm trying to order some good metal film resistors from Mouser. The problem is there are dozens of series to pick from?????

I need a recommendation for a good 1/4 watt metal film resistor for audio use.

PLEASE help cut through all these choices!!!

thanks
charles
http://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/KOA-Speer/MF1-4LCT52R473 (Open in New Window)

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RE: Very confused on what series metal film resistor to buy - Michael Samra 08:09:07 10/14/14 (1)
Charles
I use a lot of Koa Speers and they are excellent.So are rhe RN65s for metal film.
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- RE: Very confused on what series metal film resistor to buy - airtime 08:30:03 10/14/14 (0)
  I built a passive attenuator will IR remote. The resistors are line resistors in the signal path.
  
  I'm using this for both the Sherwood and my new NAD C275BEE amp. It seems to be sonically VERY transparent with the Sherwood. Hence, my Sherwood now has remote volume control - woppie!!!!!
  
  charles
Thanks - airtime 06:46:54 10/14/14 (0)
I'll set up an order with my Heathkit Oscilloscope parts order.

charles
RE: Very confused on what series metal film resistor to buy - fmak 21:43:37 10/13/14 (0)
Don't buy anything magnetic. Look for good temperature coefficient. eBay has good military grade or RN55/RN60 ones on sale.
RE: Very confused on what series metal film resistor to buy - HoosierAudio 08:00:35 10/13/14 (2)
Hi airtime,

You may want to start with Vishay/Dale CMF55 series. They are the same as the MilSpec RN series but with commercial markings instead of the required military markings.

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- Vishay Dale CMF Datasheet (Open in New Window)
- yup n/t - madisonears 19:49:10 10/13/14 (0)
  n/t
- Can't be beat ... - rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com 12:50:45 10/13/14 (0)
  unless you want to spend 10 - 30 times more.

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