Further resistor experiments for X Cans V3

[aurum]

Well I ordered 4 more power resistors for the 29R position. I thought I'd try 2 different types for this spot so I got Mills 5Watt 30R & Caddock 3 watt 30R.

Having never tried the Caddocks I drilled holes & leaded these great looking tab resistors into position. Burned them in for an hour or so & had a listen. Oh Dear! the soundstage had shrunk, vocals sounded distant & the bass lost its bass. I can only describe what sounded like a starved power supply. The only benefit I could sense was slightly more detail, but this may be due to the compression of the sound-stage.

Well I thought I was in for a treat, which was only a disappointment. Out with the Caddocks & in with the Mills. After an hour burn in I had a listen. Ahhh! Wide sound-stage, natural bass, warm vocals & yes a tiny bit more detail. This was mostly noticed in the vocal decay.
Are they better than the stock standard? Yes but by a margin of maybe 3-5%, so your time would be better tweaking other things, if you have other things to change first.

Now thats gotta be worth some karma?

[PinkFloyd]

Awarded you some Karma Aurum, you deserve it man what with you're pioneering resistor experiments. Have you tried the riedon yet? www.welbornelabs.com/mills.htm they are half the size of the Mills and sound a lot better IMO, the blew all the others away in the Darkvoice 336i.... a really nice resistor and it's like rolling a fine cuban cigar into position..... class on a stick

[aurum]

I'll post some pictures when I get my camera from my office. I may try the riedon resistors & do a shootout in the V3 for those that are interested.

I talked to a friend who custom builds valve amps & he had a look at the V3, & did a bit of testing. So I may have a few more ideas in the pipeline.
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