loading resistor question

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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http://www.texascomponents.com/

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.

I like 500 ohm the best so far. 1k ohm is a bit tippy bright. 200 ohm is a bit too dark.

The Sutherland PhD has a loading card which you fill with resistors of your choice. The cards have a limit on the size of the resistors. A standard axial 1/4 w resistor size would fit. Not shure Vishay TX2575's lead will fit the through hole on the card. These look like 1/2 watt resistors.