What is the BEST resistor for audio use

It's all a matter of taste. I tend to prefer Kiwami resistors in tubed applications, as Vishays can sound a little too analytical. However, from what I've heard, the Vishay/Dales are the finest sounding resistors for the Goldpoint stepped attenuators. Very, very clean sounding response...exactly what you want in a pre. Cheers!

I never heard of Dales resistor. Do you have the address of their website or a distributor?

An abruptly awakened spouse!

RE: An abruptly awakened spouse. Generally falling into four well developed levels of resistance.

First, an audio receptor.

Second, a music critic.

Third, a dancer shuffling to the beat as they enter.

Last, sounding like an angry rock group, protesting the policies of the day (or night).