Vishay/Dale resistors

quadzilla
quadzilla Posts: 1,543
edited September 2011 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Anyone tried these? I've read some things about them that make them sound interesting.
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 7,658
    edited September 2011
    Hi Quad,
    I use the RN series from Dale with excellent results. I believe there was an article in AudioXpress a few years ago comparing different resistors and how each one reacted to transient peaks and the RN did the best job. I recommend using a metal polish on the leads to clean them thoroughly before installing them.
    Cheers, Ken
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited September 2011
    Hey Ken, thanks for the response. I just found Texas Components Corp., and their site says they're the US manf. for Vishay. They also said no minimum. I've emailed them to find out what the availability and pricing are.

    I've been using Mills in crossovers, but have read numerous posts stating that metal film is best for audio applications, so we'll see what happens. These would be going in my 2.3 TL xover upgrade.
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    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
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  • headrott
    headrott Posts: 5,496
    edited September 2011
    I have used the Texas Components TX2575 resistors in the output (analog stage) of the DAC I built. They are outstanding!. They have 3 different tolerance ranges, but become extremely increasingly expensive the better tolerance you get. Not sure how they would be in the 2.3TL crossovers though?
    Greg
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2011
    headrott wrote: »
    I have used the Texas Components TX2575 resistors in the output (analog stage) of the DAC I built. They are outstanding!
    I agree, they are outstanding for line level use.

    These would work for loudspeakers, but need to be mounted to a heatsink: http://texascomponents.com/pdf/tx220z.pdf
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited September 2011
    Anyone tried the Dale RN series? I've found someone that can supply those. Otherwise, I'm waiting to hear back from TCC.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited September 2011
    The Placette linestages use Vishay resistors. Their webpage has some info...

    http://www.placetteaudio.com/Details.htm
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  • quadzilla
    quadzilla Posts: 1,543
    edited September 2011
    I'm really looking to use these in a xover network.
    Turntable: Empire 208
    Arm: Rega 300
    Cart: Shelter 501 III
    Phono Pre: dsachs consulting
    Digital: Marantz SACD 30n
    Pre: Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
    Amp: Conrad Johnson Premier 350
    Cables: Cardas Neutral Reference
    Speakers: SDA 2.3TL, heavily modified
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  • dcmartinpc
    dcmartinpc Posts: 844
    edited September 2011
    I really thought this series of resistors were all used for line level. I know there are a lot of Vishay resistors in my HCA-3500 amplifier. Not sure on their application for Speaker Level Crossover networks.

    Don
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2011
    I believe some of the TOTL B&W's use the TX220Z's mounted on a large heatsink. I'd like to compare them to Duelund.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    edited September 2011
    http://www.caddock.com/Online_catalog/power/power.html I have used the MK series in a preamp project back in the day when I could afford premium passive parts.
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  • FTGV
    FTGV Posts: 3,650
    edited September 2011
    dcmartinpc wrote: »
    I really thought this series of resistors were all used for line level. I know there are a lot of Vishay resistors in my HCA-3500 amplifier. Not sure on their application for Speaker Level Crossover networks.

    Don
    The resistors in your amp will in all likelihood be 1/4watt 1%metal film's which ofcourse would be unsuitable for passive crossover use.
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited September 2011
    Some of those are up there in price too.
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