[skyline889]

Anyone know what the difference between metal film and carbon film resistors are? I've heard that carbon film resistors aren't quite as good as metal film in terms of audio applications, is this true?

 

[nattonrice]

Resistor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[peranders]

In low level applications there is a difference, but seriously, carbon is starting to be rather rare these days.

 

[skyline889]

Thanks for the info! I guess I will be going with metal film 1/8w's.

 

[peranders]

You should use 0.6 watt metal film. 1/8 watt is extremely small.

 

[skyline889]

Thanks for the tip. I'm ordering it for a Ipod dock so hopefully the size will be ok. My 5.5g is dying so I'll be moving to a Touch 2G and need the resistor to remove the airplane message.

 

[earthpeople]

The touch 2G doesn't give the airplane message. there will just be a slight pause before the signal is switched out to the LOD.
I also couldn't find any 68k ohm resistors at 1/8w. If you don't mind, could you PM or post here about where you are getting them? Thanks

 

[skyline889]

Pm'd.

Lol yeah, it's the iPhone that gets the airplane message, still need the resistor though to get rid of the compatibility message.

 

[nattonrice]

Quote:

Originally Posted by peranders /img/forum/go_quote.gif You should use 0.6 watt metal film. 1/8 watt is extremely small.

Why is that?

 

[MCC]

I source PRP metal film resistors from Parts Connexion. Made in Iowa, not overseas.