To remove these incidental noises, takman developed their first audio grade resistor, the maestro, the predecessor to the rex carbon film and the rey metal film. Choose either the surface mount or through hole subcategory above features. Takman rex audio grade carbon film resistor rey audio grade metal film resistor the electric current laden with sound signals through resistors is influenced by the various structures and composing materials of the resistors in various aspects. Carbon film is as close as youll get in an modern resistor. Hificollective shunt attenuators series resistor comparison. The subject of resistor types comes up quite often in guitar amplifier discussions. This combination provides resistance to the elements and high thermal conductivity. With outstanding specifications, takman, by making the best of their knowhow and sophisticated technology of a resistor specialized manufacturer have created the best resistor for your audio equipment or circuits seeking for unlimited highquality sound. Step attenuators using carbon takman resistors pink fish. I saw james taylor on colbert and as a huge fan of both taylor and self read autobiographic audio books in general. Buy products related to power resistors and see what customers say about power resistors on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Kaiser cj publishing a good indepth reference resistor book. The three makes of resistor chosen for the comparison are the.
We also have the full e12 range of the rey75, 1w resistors. I figured this would be a great bedtime listen on my echo. Hificollective shunt attenuators shunt resistors comparison aws. I recommend folk to read through jules interview with rupert neve concerning the replacement of parts. When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The best combination of low noise, low inductancecapacitance, and distortionfree properties for audio applications. The hificollective takman metal film stepped attenuator. Do your line converters put a resistor load on the speaker outputs of my factory amp.
I would go with the takmans metal film but i think i only can get them at 100ppm hifi collective. Welcome to our store, we have been in the hifi audio field since 1999 and sell genuine audio valves, capacitor, resistor, cable, potentiometer, diy kits and other audio parts, if you know the items well,please buy with confidence. The temperature coefficient of resistance of a resistor may be expressed as the ratio of the resistance change to the temperature rise. Since i was in there anyways i changed out all the resistors from vishay to takman and one of the power supply caps, 10uf, to mondorf. Melf resistors can help in these highend applications because they provide unique characteristics that are not found within the most common carbon, thinfilm, and thickfilm resistor. Highprecision is realized with laser trimming and high stability and high sound quality are achieved with most proper coating. Premium resistive products pr9372 audio grade metal film, the. New audio resistor from vishay gearslutz is partsupported by our visitors. Audio resistor comparison sound and direction test takman rex carbon composite bit edgy and hard sound and less detail, less bold than riken rn std in the same direction but more organized sweeter, more detailed, more musical, more airy and bit more warm, tone more balanced and organized dale rn60 metal film mil spec. A resistor 1 is used in highfidelity amplifiers for audio equipment. Takman carbon film rex series resistors parts connexion. Tkd 2w metal film resistor fresh from japan we have large stocks of tkds correctohm cm2 series 2 watt metal film resistors. Well i am changing out the signal path resistor in my audio research vs100 from vishay to takman.
With features like high surge capabilities and small sizes, the erse cements wire wound resistor is perfect for all high power applications. Diy audio projects forum cary slp 50b modifications and. Mono and stereo is a magazine in continuous evolution, frequently delivering content most relevant to our readers. However, probably the the resistor isnt the biggest problem with the dac sound quality. Audio grade resistors are used in zobel networks and fixed lpad attenuator circuits for tweeters. The basic material is highly pure ceramic, the resistor body is highly pure carbon, the cap is made of brass and the lead wire is made of. Moving on to the takman carbon film resistor, i found that it offered an altogethersmoother and. Takman resistors the name takman is created from a combination of two different japanese kanji characters. They dont have the same softening effect that riken ohm carbon resistors can create. Theyre specially developed for audio and come in two flavors. The ideas expressed herein are the opinions of the author expressed under his first amendment rights and therefore their value and truth should be determined by the readers for themselves. A lot of newer vehicles factory systems must see a resistance on the outputs in order to work properly.
Naked bulk metal foil resistors are the finest audio resistors available. Some people will recommend only using carbon composition resistors, others will tell you that metal film resistors are better. Ive been using prp metal films and these takman carbon resistors actually sound similar to the prp metal films. I wonder if they are made the exact same way as 20 years ago. Takman, japan, have developed a truly supreme carbon film resistor, specifically developed for audio. Bypassed under the hood with new ones, and shocked how good it sounded with my cd sourced. So, use the following calculators to get a handle on the decibels with different input and outlet levels. So, it doesnt matter what the absolute value of a single resistor is, rather the ratio of two. Vishay intertechnology attain audiophilelevel music. These audio grade resistors are packaged in a nonflammable cement casing and with an inorganic potting mix. The book gives an overview of the design, use and production of resistors. In audio equipment, selection of true resistor, especially in signal path, may be one of the best effective way to minimize noise and distortion.
Decibel calculator for audio voltage if you dont like formulas then you definitely wont like the formula for calculating voltage ratios expressed in decibels. The electric current laden with sound signals through resistors is. Decibel calculator for audio voltage geoff the grey geek. Whats a good resistor that has the same warmth as a carbon comp. Nonmagnetic and noninductive metal film resistors sound warmer than regular metal films.
Rey metal film resistor for audio equipment the rey series consists of resistor thin film made mainly of nicral materials, brass caps and nonoxygen copper wire. Takman has developed manufacturing techniques that can be used for mass production, together with the use of superb quality materials to produce these audio grade resistors that offer. The resistor 1 includes a cylindrical resistor body 2, a tubular sheath 3 into which the resistor body 2 is coaxially inserted, and a conductive film portion 31a formed on the inside surface 3a of the sheath 3. Hificollective are proud to be the first stockist of the full.
Jan, 20 our rex carbon film resistor for audio equipment the pink is the result of our pursuit for pure and high quality sound. It is well known that the resistance increases with temperature rise of nearly all resistors, including the commonly encountered carbon composition resistor. I tried the takman rex carbon resistors in my cd player output stage. Mills resistors are prized highly by audio enthusiasts. Voltage coefficient of resistors diy audio blog, audio workshop. Takman rey metal film resistor for audio equipment has the features that it consists of resistor thin film made mainly of nicral materials, brass caps and nonoxygen copper wire. Takman carbonfilm and metalfilm resistors in 14, 12, and 1 watt.
Use this device for protection and current control in your electronics. Resistor theory and technology, felix zandman scitech the most up to date resistor book, written by the founder of vishay. Stream tracks and playlists from takman on your desktop or mobile device. Our rex carbon film resistor for audio equipment the pink is the result of our pursuit for pure and high quality sound. Currently im torn between the prps and the takmans carbon films, i would like. Resistor for audio equipment takman electronics co. Helpful in highpower audio connections and projects.
For precision crossover and filter applications that demand the highest resolution and sonic purity, choose the mills audio power resistors. Mills resistor in stock at parts express with free shipping. The takman should be better since they are made with audio in mind but the dales still get lots of respect. Theres very much an audiophile mentality in this area of pro audio but, with respect, i feel that the more money thrown at a circuit, the improvement if any is a diminishing return. The dales are solid good but there was a corning that beat it but dont know which one and they would be hard to get. Takman producerdj based in milton keynesmanchester uk. Mar 28, 2009 you can also pay vast sums for audiophile approved resistors that in terms of specs went out in the 1970s. Accuton alpha core arizona capacitors audiocap auricap axon black gate blackhole burrbrown caig labs cardas dynamicap eichmann electroharmonix fairchild furutech genalex goertz groove tube imb ixys jj jupiter kimber kle. Attenuator resistor sets, mundorf, prp resistors, takman. Melf resistors can help in these highend applications because they provide unique characteristics that are not found within the most common carbon, thinfilm, and thickfilm resistor arrangements. There is a growing enthusiasm for these carbon film resistors because they recapture the vintage tube sound without the drift of carbon comps. None of our line converters or processors put a resistance on the outputs of the factory systemamp.
I did not expect a great change, but what a pleasant surprise. Vishay intertechnology attain audiophilelevel music with. The six makes of resistor selected for comparison are the 1w prp premium resistive products pr9372 audio grade metal film the 1w takman carbon film, the 1w takman metal film, the 2w audio note tantalum, the 2w audio note nonmagnetic tantalum and. Audio resistors manufacturers, service companies and distributors are listed in this trusted and comprehensive vertical portal. Hello, has anyone some experience with these new resistors from takman. Takman carbon film resistor specification diy hifi.
Kiwame resistors are from japan and characterized by lower noise than metal film resistors and a more natural sound. Secondly, many resistor positions rely on ratios rather than absolute values. Audio grade metal film resistor the electric current laden with sound signals through resistors is influenced by the various structures and composing materials of the resistors in various aspects. Takman acousticdimension, highend audio and components. Prp pr9372series audio resistors are specially designed for audio circuits. And men judge with their eyes so they also seem to matter most. The effects of 100% noninductance and nonmagnetism guarantee an incredibly clear, warm sound quality. No original content on this site may be reprinted or reused without permission. A thoroughly modern manufactured resistor designed specifically for audio. Has anyone any experience of step attenuators using japanese carbon resistors such as. Attain audiophilelevel music with vishay melf resistors devices deliver superior audio quality for venturecrafts soundroid vantam headphone amplifiers while currently in its infancy state in the audio market, the evolution of highresolution technology is already well under way. New products takman audio grade carbon film resistor rex 12w. They are magnetic, inductive, electrified and caused by contact resistance and vibration.
At audio shows, speakers, turntables and flashy amps get all the attention. They are willing to go to great lengths and expense to ensure that their audio components are of the highest grade. The basic material is pure ceramic, the resistor body is pure carbon, the cap is made of brass and the lead wire is made of nonoxygen copper. Extending the range of the incredibly popular takman resistors from japan, we now stock the full e24 range of the rey25, 0. Ohmite now offers the audio gold resistor family, specifically designed for highend loudspeaker and amplifier applications. Loudspeaker xovers hands down the path audio resistors very musical and natural and super low distortion out of a 10 piece sample notone was more then. Its meant to symbolize their determination to develop outstanding technology at any cost. There are three types of resistors in this shootout.
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