Resistors

VR3
VR3 Posts: 28,747
edited September 2010 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I can not recommend Duelund resistors enough...

Mills? Pfffft

These things are incredible...
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    You should try their Black Series or CAST caps. :D
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited September 2010
    lol - I just can't believe at how open these speakers are now and I thought they were awesome before. The highs and mids are like crystal... just incredible. Even though these resistors are expensive as hell - they are worth it and then some...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited September 2010
    Where are you using the Duelund's?
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited September 2010
    I am using it them in the tweeter and network crossover on my super towers.

    So far I am really digging the difference and it was an immediate, positive change - not counting any break in.
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited September 2010
    Which resistors did you use? The Graphite or the Premium-CAST?

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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    They're both graphite, but he's using the non-CAST.
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  • Outfitter03
    Outfitter03 Posts: 563
    edited September 2010
    Who distributes the Duelund resistors? I checked the manufacturer out and they look interesting, but the recommended distributor list led me to an interesting vendor Percy Audio, but I could not find these products in their catalog.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    http://www.partsconnexion.com/resistors_duelund.html
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,649
    edited September 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Even though these resistors are expensive as hell - ...
    Wish I had the the budget to try them but for now I'll have to stick with complete xovers I'm assembling for the price of those resistors.:)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    You don't know what you're missing out Fred.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2010
    FTGV wrote: »
    Wish I had the the budget to try them but for now I'll have to stick with complete xovers I'm assembling for the price of those resistors.:)

    Yeah, these premium grade resistors and caps can get quite expensive. But I think they are worth the price if you are truly aiming for the best of the best in your speaker.
    Face wrote: »
    You don't know what you're missing out Fred.

    I think he knows but You gotta invite Fred over for a demo. :)
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    You're both more than welcome to swing by for a demo.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited September 2010
    It is amazing how different everything sounds...

    3-D, so tight, clean and accurate.

    I am hooked - I may have to do those new caps on the tweeters to just to see whats up...

    Wow
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    May?
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,304
    edited September 2010
    So Mike what caps would you mate these with in a set of SDA's?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    I've used Claritycap ESA's in SDA's and they sounded great. My favorites are Clarity MR and Duelund CAST, but I haven't used either in SDA's, yet.

    There is someone here is should be installing MR's in his SRS 2's soon though.
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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited September 2010
    I am pretty much 95% on the MR caps on the tweeter network - but it will take me a bit to justify that kind of money on some capacitors - particularly when it sounds so good right now...

    Few months! :)
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,304
    edited September 2010
    I thought the Clarity MR's are hard to match the values of the caps in the SDA's?? I have an extra set of 1.2tl crossovers and want to use something else besides Sonicraft if possible.. I'm interested in your input and ideas..

    Thanks!!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    The ESA caps are nice too, but a little warm in comparison. At a similar price point, Jantzen's Superior and Silver caps are supposed to be good, but I haven't tried them yet. I believe they're more neutral or towards the detailed side in comparison. Stay away from Jantzen's standard caps though, as the name implies, they're nothing special.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2010
    FTGV wrote: »
    Wish I had the the budget to try them but for now I'll have to stick with complete xovers I'm assembling for the price of those resistors.:)
    Here's directions on how to make your own. They should fit your budget too. :D

    http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/graphite.htm
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2010
    Face wrote: »
    You're both more than welcome to swing by for a demo.

    Thanks Mike! If you and I don't live too far apart, you have me intrude your home without an invite. :eek: :D

    But rest assured, I will take up on your offer when I visit NYC next time. :) I'll bring some heavy amps since I am no ICE guy.
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  • megasat16
    megasat16 Posts: 3,521
    edited September 2010
    Face wrote: »
    Here's directions on how to make your own. They should fit your budget too. :D

    http://www.troelsgravesen.dk/graphite.htm

    I read that link and it's very interesting. Behold the pencil Resistors - the future of low noise high end resistors. :D:p
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  • Hawkeye
    Hawkeye Posts: 1,313
    edited September 2010
    Face wrote: »
    I've used Claritycap ESA's in SDA's and they sounded great. My favorites are Clarity MR and Duelund CAST, but I haven't used either in SDA's, yet.

    There is someone here is should be installing MR's in his SRS 2's soon though.

    That would be me:o HAve a bunch of bits and pieces here waiting on a local tech to build new boards. He didn't want to stack them up on original boards. I've got the Dueland Resistors, ESA's for the bottom and MR's for the top. My tech is very slow, good thing I've something else to listen to and it gives me time to install TFL rings.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 28,747
    edited September 2010
    Guys - I can not express this enough. My speakers sound nothing like they use to. I am positive these resistors made them wake up.

    They have so much more life, clarity and separation that I thought was there but obviously wasnt.

    Wow.

    These are a must for anyone looking for the best for their speakers...
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited September 2010
    Vr3MxStyler2k3 wrote: »
    Guys - I can not express this enough. My speakers sound nothing like they use to. I am positive these resistors made them wake up.

    They have so much more life, clarity and separation that I thought was there but obviously wasnt.

    Wow.

    These are a must for anyone looking for the best for their speakers...

    I know what you mean by that buddy! I build amps and I always use top parts like Mundorf caps and they make huge difference. I know they are pricey, but they are worth the extra money for sure.
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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