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

[David Moylan]

Yeah, I've been aware of MELFs, but not sure why they don't put square 
ends on them.

On 07/20/2017 01:43 AM, paula at synth.net wrote:
> 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 
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