source for knobs

gary h · 24th October 2008, 04:23 AM

Hi all,

I'm looking for some simple aluminum knobs between 3/4 and 1-1/4" diameter with 1/4" inset for my preamp. I've seen a few on ebay coming from HK but would like some domestic alternatives. Any recommendations?

thanks,

gary

nitrate · 24th October 2008, 06:38 AM

I too could do with a good supplier of knobs and other trinkets for finishing my amps off. These after thought bits and pieces make my amps look like school projects instead of the cutting edge professional design they really are LOL

Leigh

Geek · 24th October 2008, 07:31 AM

Hi,

Member neutron7 does lovely work!

i bought this to make hi-fi knobs :)

Cheers!

kmaier · 24th October 2008, 07:51 AM

Maybe browse the Mouser online catalog... Alcoswitch (now owned by Tyco) has a large offering of machined alloy knobs in many styles. You do have to look to find a cutting-edge style that matches your cutting-edge design.

For some other nice bits, I recently tried Front Panel Express and had some nice end panels made for an interface box (XLR balanced to RCA unbalanced 4:1) built in a Hammond 1455 series extruded alloy case. They machined the mounting holes for XLR connectors, RCA jacks, switches and countersunk holes with color-filled engraving. Quite nice and not too expensive.

Like Microsoft said, if you can't make it work well, at least make it look pretty.

http://www.mouser.com
http://www.frontpanelexpress.com

Regards, KM

kstagger · 24th October 2008, 11:35 AM

I've bought some nice knobs from Digikey and Allied Electronics. Though I have to admit I've also pulled stuff off of vintage equipment.

wboyd · 24th October 2008, 01:39 PM

I have found a few nice knobs on greEdBay - check out the guitar listings....there are tons cool/normal knobs for relatively cheap.

Wayne

kevinkr · 24th October 2008, 03:58 PM

I use these:

http://www.diycable.com/main/product...roducts_id=525

dsavitsk · 24th October 2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by kevinkr
I use these:

http://www.diycable.com/main/product...roducts_id=525

Those are pretty nice. I also like the Cary knobs from AES and the AudioNote knobs from Parts Connexion.

kmaier · 24th October 2008, 04:12 PM

Yea, everyone has their own preference when it comes to knobs

Regards, KM

n_maher · 24th October 2008, 05:02 PM

There's also THL Audio, they have quite a large selection of knobs. Although, just a word of caution, I've had mixed results dealing with them in terms of delivery times and communication.

And if FPE is to your liking you really should have a look at www.cam-expert.com - same service, can even accept FPE generated files and usually 10 to 15% cheaper. And faster to boot!

24th October 2008, 04:23 AM	#1
gary h diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: usa	source for knobs Hi all, I'm looking for some simple aluminum knobs between 3/4 and 1-1/4" diameter with 1/4" inset for my preamp. I've seen a few on ebay coming from HK but would like some domestic alternatives. Any recommendations? thanks, gary

24th October 2008, 06:38 AM	#2
nitrate diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: England, Lancashire	I too could do with a good supplier of knobs and other trinkets for finishing my amps off. These after thought bits and pieces make my amps look like school projects instead of the cutting edge professional design they really are LOL Leigh __________________ The perfect amplifier is a piece of wire with gain....

24th October 2008, 01:39 PM	#6
wboyd diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Louisville, KY	I have found a few nice knobs on greEdBay - check out the guitar listings....there are tons cool/normal knobs for relatively cheap. Wayne __________________ "I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it"

24th October 2008, 03:58 PM	#7
kevinkr diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Boston, Massachusetts Blog Entries: 6	I use these: http://www.diycable.com/main/product...roducts_id=525 __________________ www.kta-hifi.net

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24th October 2008, 07:31 AM	#3
Geek diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2004	Hi, Member neutron7 does lovely work! i bought this to make hi-fi knobs :) Cheers!

24th October 2008, 07:51 AM	#4
kmaier diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Maybe browse the Mouser online catalog... Alcoswitch (now owned by Tyco) has a large offering of machined alloy knobs in many styles. You do have to look to find a cutting-edge style that matches your cutting-edge design. For some other nice bits, I recently tried Front Panel Express and had some nice end panels made for an interface box (XLR balanced to RCA unbalanced 4:1) built in a Hammond 1455 series extruded alloy case. They machined the mounting holes for XLR connectors, RCA jacks, switches and countersunk holes with color-filled engraving. Quite nice and not too expensive. Like Microsoft said, if you can't make it work well, at least make it look pretty. http://www.mouser.com http://www.frontpanelexpress.com Regards, KM

24th October 2008, 11:35 AM	#5
kstagger diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Grand Rapids	I've bought some nice knobs from Digikey and Allied Electronics. Though I have to admit I've also pulled stuff off of vintage equipment.

24th October 2008, 04:12 PM	#9
kmaier diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2007	Yea, everyone has their own preference when it comes to knobs Regards, KM

24th October 2008, 05:02 PM	#10
n_maher diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seacoast, NH	There's also THL Audio, they have quite a large selection of knobs. Although, just a word of caution, I've had mixed results dealing with them in terms of delivery times and communication. And if FPE is to your liking you really should have a look at www.cam-expert.com - same service, can even accept FPE generated files and usually 10 to 15% cheaper. And faster to boot!

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