MK8 vs. MK3 Roderstein

[jcsifu]

Just got ahold of some Roderstein MK8 (2watt) for plate and cathode values for a 102 build. I had found someone with some MK3's (.5 watt) but they haven't been in contact for a while now. What do you guys think, will there be any difference in how the MK8 sound instead of the MK3? Should sound the same right?

[ijedouglas]

I'm sure there will be a difference. I have not tried the MK8 (other than in the GNFB which I didnt like). I have done similar tests with Q-lines and the 1 watters sound very different from the 1/2 watters.

Try them, you might like them . Would love to hear your feedback?

[talbany]

Just got ahold of some Roderstein MK8 (2watt) for plate and cathode values for a 102 build. I had found someone with some MK3's (.5 watt) but they haven't been in contact for a while now. What do you guys think, will there be any difference in how the MK8 sound instead of the MK3? Should sound the same right?

I have not yet tried the 8"s, however?
MK 2's sound different than MK 3's (I don't care for 2's at all)
1/2 watt Phiers sound different than 1 watts (1 watts darker)
1/2 watt Iskras sound different than 1 watt (again 1 watts darker but still sound good)
1/2 watt Bradleys sound different than 1 watt (use 1/2 watt)
1/2 watt Q-lines sound different than 1 watt (I still like the sound of 1 watts)
Question is do you hear a difference? and do you like the sound?

Give it a shot and keep us posted!
Tony

[jcsifu]

Well, guess we'll see soon enough. Tony and Ian thanks for listing your experiences with other resistors and what you heard diff between ratings. The ability to fine-tune through component selection was new to me a year or so ago, but I'm having a fun experience with it so far. I'm starting to feel like I've had enough experiences with NOS parts vs. new stock that I can weigh in on some select discussions of such. So grateful that I found this site.