A new series of 2-Watts and 5-Watts resistors manufactured under very
strict quality control in Japan only.
MTZ Audio is the exclusive
distributor of Kiwame products in Greece and Cyprus.
Kiwame resistors are made of carbon
film and their case is actually the first one for use is audio applications with superior
specifications!
Considerably low thermal noise levels, lower than
metal film resistors!
Lower distortion artifacts
On the other hand they offer true
0.5% tolerance despite their nominal E24-series 5% label ! If you don't believe it a
multimeter will certainly convince you.
Their sonic character can be briefly
described as follows :
Effortless reproduction ('non fatique')
subjectively perceived as an increase of headroom.
Extensive neutrality
Other interesting features of Kiwame
resistors are the following :
The outer layer that surrounds the conducting carbon film is a
silicon compound.
The maximum operating voltage is very high; some 500Volts for
the 2W package and 600 Volts for the 5W package ! In addition they can withstand voltage
surges up to 1000V (2W) or 1200V (5W).
Since their first introduction in the audio
industry they have managed to gain reputation and the respect of both manufacturers and
worldwide diy-ers.
In fact several manufacturers openly
suggest Kiwame resistors along with the 'usual suspects' (quality capacitors etc.) for the
upgrade of their products.
Lately Kiwame resistors found another audio application,
that of the step ladder attenuators used as volume potentiometers.
Browsing internet audio fora and DIY
discussion groups proves that Kiwame resistors really make a difference!
www.triode.co.jp
Kiwame
Resistor Value in Ohms - 2W series |
| 10R |
180R |
1K |
15K |
100K |
| 15R |
220R |
1K2 |
22K |
120K |
| 22R |
330R |
2K2 |
27K |
150K |
| 33R |
390R |
3K3 |
33K |
180K |
| 47R |
470R |
4K7 |
39K |
220K |
| 56R |
560R |
5K6 |
47K |
330K |
| 68R |
680R |
6K8 |
51K |
390K |
| 82R |
820R |
8K2 |
56K |
470K |
| 100R |
910R |
10K |
68K |
|
| 150R |
1K |
12K |
82K |
|
Kiwame
Resistor Value in Ohms - 5W series |
| 2R2 |
10R |
470R |
15K |
| 2R7 |
15R |
1K |
22K |
| 3R3 |
22R |
2K2 |
33K |
| 3R9 |
33R |
3K3 |
47K |
| 4R7 |
47R |
4K7 |
68K |
| 5R1 |
100R |
5K6 |
100K |
| 5R6 |
220R |
6K8 |
|
| 6R8 |
270R |
10K |
|
| 7R5 |
330R |
12K |
|
MTZ
Audio pricelist (VAT included), June.'05 |
description |
unit price in
euros |
| Kiwame resistor
2W |
1.00 |
| Kiwame resistor
5W |
2.50 |
the
KIWAME case..
