volume pots for tube amp

Miller-8 · 15th February 2007, 10:21 PM

Looking for an upgrade volume pot for a Chinese tube amp, any suggestions?

frank754 · 16th February 2007, 02:45 AM

Not sure exactly what you seek, but I like the selection here from tubesandmore.com, and most of these are only $1.50

http://www.tubesandmore.com/scripts/..._TREE03=SINGLE

Miller-8 · 16th February 2007, 12:08 PM

What's the sound quality like? Need a 100K log two channel.

badman · 16th February 2007, 12:50 PM

The Alphas are not high quality pots, they would not be an upgrade to... well.... anything.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Amplifie...QQcmdZViewItem

These on the other hand, take second seat to very little. I've used a number of them. I'm probably going to order another one for my next preamp.

Miller-8 · 16th February 2007, 03:54 PM

Thanks they look interesting. How big are the steps? I use my pre at lower levels usually, dont listen that loud.

Pars · 16th February 2007, 04:29 PM

Stepped with only 23 steps might be a problem without customizing the resistance curve. I would recommend either a TKD CP2501 pot (Percy Audio or PartsConnexion), or a Penny and Giles RF15 pot ($$$) http://www.pennyandgiles.com/product...&intIndustry=3, which will rival any stepped attenuator made (the P&G). At its price, it better

15th February 2007, 10:21 PM	#1
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badman Custom Title diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sunny Tustin, SoCal	The Alphas are not high quality pots, they would not be an upgrade to... well.... anything. http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Amplifie...QQcmdZViewItem These on the other hand, take second seat to very little. I've used a number of them. I'm probably going to order another one for my next preamp. __________________ I write for www.enjoythemusic.com in the DIY section. You may find yourself getting a preview of a project in-progress. Be warned!

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16th February 2007, 02:45 AM	#2
frank754 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2007	Not sure exactly what you seek, but I like the selection here from tubesandmore.com, and most of these are only $1.50 http://www.tubesandmore.com/scripts/..._TREE03=SINGLE

16th February 2007, 12:08 PM	#3
Miller-8 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edinburgh	What's the sound quality like? Need a 100K log two channel.

16th February 2007, 03:54 PM	#5
Miller-8 diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edinburgh	Thanks they look interesting. How big are the steps? I use my pre at lower levels usually, dont listen that loud.

16th February 2007, 04:29 PM	#6
Pars diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Chicago	Stepped with only 23 steps might be a problem without customizing the resistance curve. I would recommend either a TKD CP2501 pot (Percy Audio or PartsConnexion), or a Penny and Giles RF15 pot ($$$) http://www.pennyandgiles.com/product...&intIndustry=3, which will rival any stepped attenuator made (the P&G). At its price, it better

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