Resistors for phono preamp

Takman REY were recommended for my Hagerman Bugle mod, and have been pleased. I sourced them from Partsconnexion.com

Best most transparent resistors in my DIY experience: Texas Instruments TX2575, Caddock TF020, and tantalum any brand.

Audio Note Tantalum resistors , smallest is 1/2 watt but they sound great .

I use TX2575 Z foils from partsconnexion in my phono amps with great results. Expect cleaner, blacker backgrounds and better image definition.

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There seems to be a general consensus here. If I had to rank my top 3, I would put the TX2575 first by a hair with Caddock TF020 almost undistinguishable.  Both slightly ahead of tantalums. (In my experience, there is nothing magic about the Audio Note brand tantalums. The others are just as good.) The TX2575 is rated for 0.6W, if memory serves.  The TF020 rated for 0.3W. For cheap, try Roedersteins. If you need higher wattage, 2W Mills resistors are excellent too.

Vishal/texas bulk foil are streets ahead of the others, much better than the Caddock to my ears - quite audible, and for loading well worth the money.

Audionote tantalum - some are magnetic - shinkoh are better for tantalum.