[sdiy] Need help with a SMD kit (OT?)

[paula at synth.net]

David,

> On a side note, anyone know the state of SMT resistors these days?
> Are there choices that are as good as 1/4 watt metal film through hole
> parts for noise performance?  Googling only seems to turn up older
> articles and discussions.

I'm seeing more and more of them, though solder MELF parts is a pain in 
the arse as they roll around
Digikey - 
https://www.digikey.co.uk/products/en/resistors/chip-resistor-surface-mount/52?k=&pkeyword=&pv174=20&FV=1f140000%2Cffe00034%2C80004&mnonly=0&ColumnSort=0&page=1&quantity=0&ptm=0&fid=0&pageSize=100