Carbomn Comp resistors!
EVerything old is new again. Yes, CC resistors have les inductance. A few pico henries less. However, they are noisier be several orders of magnitude and don't even get me started on temperature stability. And the bulk in comparison!
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Wonderful devices for audiophile work. I have thousands of the things available for only 25 cents each.
EVerything old is new again. Yes, CC resistors have les inductance. A few pico henries less. However, they are noisier be several orders of magnitude and don't even get me started on temperature stability. And the bulk in comparison!
Oops - I've said too much.
Wonderful devices for audiophile work. I have thousands of the things available for only 25 cents each.
Lower inductance makes them good as grid stopper. They also have a particular sound, which if used throughout an amp give a distinctive sonic signature; popular with vintage hifi and guitar amp afficionados.
They are noiser, but in higher level stuff it doesn't matter much. They can also drift a lot with temperature and age, though some brands are very good in this regard.
Modern carbon films are a different beast. I like Kiwames, but still use decemt metal films and Mills WW for high power signal apps.
Don't use them much myself, except in resto's where the owner wants it as original as possible and in some MI amps.
They are noiser, but in higher level stuff it doesn't matter much. They can also drift a lot with temperature and age, though some brands are very good in this regard.
Modern carbon films are a different beast. I like Kiwames, but still use decemt metal films and Mills WW for high power signal apps.
Don't use them much myself, except in resto's where the owner wants it as original as possible and in some MI amps.
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