Making phono resistance plugs

Any ideas about making a pair? Looks simple. Any esoteric suggestions? Need a little over 400 ohm. Any particular brand of resistor, or plug?

coachpoconnor11-20-2020 3:36am

millercarbon Details Discussions Posts This discussion 12,531 posts 11-20-2020 at 04:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Any RCA, solder resistor inside, screw the cover back on, connect, and listen. Don't overthink it. Use cheap until you find the right value, then try boutique if you want.
coachpoconnor OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 380 posts 11-20-2020 at 05:21am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks! I just purchased a Whest phonostage .20 and the only value plug is 100 ohm. My Hana SL specs are >400ohm.
jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 11-20-2020 at 06:01am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete there are also resistive loading kits (and capacitive ones too) https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/60044/DB_Systems-DB_Systems_DBP-6_MC_Phono_Resistor_Loading_Kit-T... https://www.stereophile.com/phonoaccessories/db_systems_dbp-6mc/index.html
oldhvymec Details Discussions Posts This discussion 5,101 posts 11-20-2020 at 11:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete MC Cartridge Loading 101 This is a good way and simple to do Regards