loading resistor question


I am considering changing the value of my turntable preamp loading resistor. It allows you to choose the value but I have to supply the resistor.

Are there audio grade resistors to use for this purpose? Are there any sound difference one can discern between different make resistors?
jazzgene
Jazzgene....I asked the manufacturer of my preamp - Ayre for a resistor ...they sent it to me free. Works great.
After some research, I don't think loading resistor on a phono preamp will be too picky on the make of the resistor.

I am going to try 500 ohms with my cartridge. 1/4 watt. I might just try a few different makes, Vishay and Takman or so and see if there is any discernable difference.

The preamp is a Sutherland PhD.
I use Vishay TX2575 for this purpose.
IMO these are the "cleanest" resistors I have "not heard."
Ditto Doak, love mine that I got from you.

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Price is high for a resistor but yo only need two.

I would use plain old carbon resisters until you find the best value. Once that is achieved, I would think a wire wound may be the best, or one of the best.