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In Reply to: RE: Crossover resistors redux posted by madisonears on July 24, 2017 at 19:52:41
Like capacitors, I feel that resistors should not be all of one type or manufacturer in the chain. As you noted having one type imparts it's own imprint, not always for the best. Mixing them gets you away from that.
I favor KOA Speer because I had an opportunity to buy out in bulk some time ago. I felt that these were an excellent value, even at retail prices, but make certain to mix in others. Compare these to Kiwami SPR Carbon comp resistors.
I'll look into the Mundorf too. Thanks
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I intensely disliked the sound of KOA Speer resistors anywhere in my circuits. The Vishay/Dale's are about as good as it gets for mass production, low wattage parts, available for a few cents more. Does anyone really use that many resistors that a dime difference is critical? Besides, what KOA resistor is suitable for passive xover? Do they make 10 watters?
I typically do the mixing thing. Good advice that has been reinforced here.
Peace,
Tom E
berate is 8 and benign is 9
Only difference is cost.
Has anyone tried Path Audio 10W non-inductive non-magnetic? What were your thoughts/how did they sound?
Not likely that I'll ever try one at $30 a pop! Essentially, they seem similar to the Mundorf or any other MOX, with a fancy copper tube and epoxy encapsulation (WHY?), some very flashy paint, and a useless "drain" wire attached. Audio bling?
I would also like to be persuaded by anyone who has used them that they're better, but it would require a lot of controlled testing to convince me.
Peace,
Tom E
berate is 8 and benign is 9
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