A question regarding the 330K ohm 3W 5% resistor

[wullymc]

Hi guys,

I am about  to begin my Paramounts build and just have a question before I begin.

First, I apologize I am a visual guy and that is why I love Bottlehead manuals. 

I went through the package and everything looks good but I notice a difference in the 330k ohm 3W resistor.  In the manual it is black with writing on it and the one that I got is one with the coloured stripes.  I have tested it and it shows 330.  I have attached a picture of the one in the manual with the one that I received.

I am sure it is ok to go ahead but would hate it if later I wrote because of bad voltages and smoke because of this!  Thanks for your understanding.

Take care...Dave

[Paul Birkeland]

Yeah, this is a bit of a funny topic.

The 330K resistor in the manual is a part that we are actually bringing back into the inventory for the Seductor.  It was in the original Paramount kit, but at some point it went out of stock, and we switched to the part we currently are sending with the kits.

Either resistor will work well in that position, with the one you have being a bit bigger and perhaps running a little cooler.

-PB

[wullymc]

Thanks Paul.

Much appreciated....now on with the build....very exciting!

Take care...Dave